Here are a few cleaner, more natural rewrites:
Polished version:
Oh my gosh, I’ve been looking for this recipe for years. My mother used to make these, but I lost her recipe. Thank you—she called them Michigan Rocks.
Smoother storytelling:
I’ve been searching for this recipe for years. My mom used to make it, and I lost her version. She called them Michigan Rocks—thank you for sharing it.
Short emotional hook:
I’ve been looking for this recipe for years—my mom used to make it and called it Michigan Rocks.
If you want, I can also turn it into a full nostalgic recipe post or modernized recipe card.