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Choc-au-lait Chocolate Chip Cookies
Very fudgy, chocolate cookie with white chips. Might work well with mint chips, too! 1/2 c butter 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 1/2 c flour 1/2 t baking soda pinch salt 3 eggs 1/2 c sugar 2 t vanilla 2 c white chocolate chips Melt the butter and semi-sweet chips together over low heat, […]
Toffee Tops
Preheat oven to 350F. Grease 8″ square pan. Cookie Crust: 1 1/4 cups flour 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup butter, cut up and chilled 1/4 cup chopped, toasted, blanched almonds 1/4 teaspoon almond extract Stir together flour, brown sugar, and salt. Cut in butter. Stir in almonds and extract. […]
Graham Cracker Toffee
14-16 graham crackers 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 cup salted butter 1 cup chocolate chips 1 cup pecans, toasted (optional) Preheat oven to 350F. Arrange crackers close together on foil- or parchment-lined baking sheet. Melt butter and brown sugar together in saucepan. Cook, stirring constantly until it boils, them boil for 2 minutes. Pour […]
Rocky Road Fudge Bars
Base: 3/4 cup chopped nuts (optional) 2 eggs 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup flour 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, cut up 1/2 cup butter Heat oven to 350F. Grease and flour 13×9 inch pan. In large saucepan, melt butter and unsweetened chocolate over low heat, stirring until smooth. Stir in flour, then remaining base ingredients; mix […]
Chocolate Pie
Make sure to have all ingredients at room temperature or this just turns into a big mess. All the usual warnings about consuming raw eggs… 8″ pie shell, already baked 1/2 c butter 3/4 c granulated white sugar 1 oz unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled 1 tsp vanilla 2 eggs – must be fresh! Cream […]
Chocolate Chip Cookies
About 5 dozen large cookies. 3/4 cup butter, not margarine 3/4 cup shortening (143 grams) Whip butter and shortening just until fluffy. 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar (325 grams) 3/4 cup white sugar (150 grams) Blend sugars in gradually. 3 eggs 1 1/2 t vanilla (more doesn’t hurt) Blend in until smooth. 3 3/8 […]
Hot Chocolate Sauce
1 1/2 cups heavy cream 9 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 cup sugar 1 cup packed dark brown sugar 1 1/2 cups cocoa, sfited 1/4 teaspoon salt Heat cream in butter, bring to a boil. Add sugars, stirring until dissolved. Cool for 5 minutes. Add sifted cocoa and salt. Whisk until smooth. Keep warm in double boiler […]
Blondies
2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder ¼ teaspoons salt 1 stick butter 2 cups brown sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup chocolate chips Line a 13″x9″ pan with foil. Set oven to 350°. Mix flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Melt butter. Stir brown sugar into butter. Stir in eggs […]
Brownies
Preheat oven to 350F. Grease and flour 13″ x 9″ pan, or line with non-stick foil. 4 large eggs 1 cup sugar 2 tsp vanilla 1/2 c butter 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 cup flour 1/2 tsp salt Melt butter. Add chocolate chips and melt some more, stir until smooth. Let cool slightly while […]
Cranberry Almond Chocolate Biscotti
1 1/2 cups flour 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup cocoa powder 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/8 teaspoon salt 3 large eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted 1 cup dried cranberries 1 cup sliced almonds 8 ounces white chocolate, finely chopped Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper […]