by grace on April 29, 2012
You know these are your favorite.
When I tell people I’m making chocolate chip cookies they say “Mmm” or “Yum.”
When I tell people I’m making double chocolate chip cookies they say “Yessss!” or “Oh my god.”
A little cocoa powder never hurt anyone.
Is it just me or am I on a cookie kick? I think I am. They’re just so easy and portable. These ones went to a tennis match. Field trip! (Don’t worry, they didn’t come back…)
I hope you make them, because they are tasty. I also think you should give Martha credit for the fab recipe. Go Martha.
And this is definitely my song of the moment. Or this. Either way, listen up.
Double Chocolate Chip Cookies
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces good-quality milk chocolate, 4 ounces coarsely chopped, 4 ounces cut into 1/4-inch chunks
- 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Directions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside. Melt coarsely chopped chocolate with the butter in a small heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water.
- Transfer chocolate mixture to the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Add sugar, eggs, and vanilla; mix on medium speed until combined. Reduce speed to low; gradually mix in flour mixture. Fold in chocolate chunks.
- Scoop batter using a 1 1/2-inch ice cream scoop; place 2 inches apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake until cookies are flat and surfaces begin to crack, about 15 minutes. Transfer on parchment to wire racks. Let cool 5 minutes. Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
by grace on April 20, 2012
The Sequence:
1. Wants to make chocolate chip cookies. Checks the cabinet, and (surprise surprise) there are no chocolate chips.
2. Decides to go looking in an old cookbook handed down from my grandmother. Insert: Better Homes and Gardens “new” Cookbook.
3. Finds an interesting looking “pin-wheel cookie” recipe. Hmmm. I have everything the recipe calls for…
4. Proceeds to make the dough. Then, decides that these cookies would be a whole lot better if there was ground coffee in the chocolate part.
5. Bam.
Mocha Pin-wheel Cookies
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon milk
1 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (1 ounce) square unsweetened chocolate, melted
2 teaspoons ground coffee
1 tablespoon milk
2 tablespoons hot milk
- Thoroughly cream shortening and sugar and vanilla; blend in egg yolk and 1 tablespoon milk. Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt; stir into creamed mixture.
- Divide dough in half; to one part, add chocolate, coffee, and 1 tablespoon milk; mix. Chill both doughs 1 1/2 hours.
- On waxed paper, roll each half of dough into 10×12 inch rectangle. Brush chocolate layer with hot milk; place plain layer atop so its far edge extends beyond chocolate edge. Roll as for jelly roll.
- Wrap roll in waxed paper. Chill thoroughly.
- Slice thin. Bake on greased cookie sheet in moderate oven 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) 8 to 10 minutes. Makes 4 to 6 dozen cookies.
by grace on April 17, 2012
So, spring is evidently here with the best weather since 2011. Seriously. Given the 75 degree weather and the overabundance of time I have on my hands (hello spring break) I’ve been reevaluating my spring and summer clothing. Shopping for spring and summer is a million times more optimistic than fall shopping, because there’s a the connotation of summer and freedom. Contrary to a depressing winter, I just really love it.
Clearly all of these items are fairly affordable because they are realistic for me. Sorry Who What Wear, I love the site, but your “trend guides” kill me. You’re directing these beautiful clothes to a student without a job? Thanks…You’ve provided a wonderful carrot hanging in front my face.
But remember, that fashion doesn’t come with a price tag!
