My Grandma-Baked Cookies Research Paper

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Before I saw her face, I caught her scent – a surprising waft of freshly baked cookies. My grandma baked cookies all the time, and her house had that aroma all the time. I always want to go there, I have so many experiences at her house. If I could go there every day, I would.

She lives in Valley City, so I don’t see her that often. When I do though, I try to make the best out the time I do have with her. Usually when I walk into her house I smell all kinds of foods. You can especially pick out her famous chocolate-chip cookies.

I’ve had so many memories with her. Learned how to bake, which was really fun and interesting. Whenever I’d go there we’d always bake something, whether it be cookies or cheesecake. The best part about it all

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