Day 8 Recipe Week: Outrageous Chocolate Cookies

I had to end on a high note with another cookie recipe! These cookies are so simple to make. I love that the recipe only makes 2 dozen because I don't have to spend hours in the kitchen. They are delicious and super soft. If you are a chocolate lover you HAVE to try these!


OUTRAGEOUS CHOCOLATE COOKIES

Ingredients Makes 2 dozen. 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, roughly chopped 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 2/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 large eggs 3/4 cup packed light-brown sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 package (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chunks

Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Heat chopped chocolate and butter in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second increments, stirring between each, until almost melted; do not overheat. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In a mixing bowl, beat eggs, brown sugar, and vanilla on high speed until light and fluffy. Reduce speed to low; beat in melted chocolate. Mix in flour mixture until just combined. Stir in chocolate chunks. Drop heaping tablespoons of dough 2 to 3 inches apart onto baking sheets. Bake, rotating sheets halfway through, until cookies are shiny and crackly yet soft in centers, 12 to 15 minutes. Cool on baking sheets 10 minutes; transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

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I hope you've enjoyed recipe week and have found some recipes that you'll try. I'd love to hear about some of your favorites too!

Day 1 Recipe Week: White Chocolate Chip Macadamia Nut Cookies

I thought I'd start off recipe week with a dessert! I found these cookies online one day when I was craving the White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies from Subway. I thought they turned out pretty good.

White Chocolate Chip Macadamia Nut Cookies
1 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
10 oz. white chocolate chips
5 oz. chopped macadamia nuts

Directions:
Preheat oven to 375*

In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Stir in the egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt. Stir into the creamed mixture. Finally, stir in the white chocolate chips and the macadamia nuts. Drop cookies by heaping teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet, about 2 inches apart.

Bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks. When cool, store in an airtight container (I always store with a piece of bread. This helps keep cookies moist).


Tomorrow: Dinnertime Quesadillas- Fast and Delicious!!!!