Cookie Dough – egg free
“Rich – I made you a snack – it’s in the fridge next to the milk…” I think that if I said that phrase more often we might be engaged (just kidding honey, kinda) But in all seriousness – Rich LOVES cookie dough, even though …
Tag: chocolate chip cookie
S’mores Bar Cookies
These S’mores Bar Cookies are a mix between a Blondie & a Chocolate Chip Bar Cookie. The flavors are right on, the cinnamon in the batter is perfect & they are nice any chewy (even a week later – I stored them in the fridge and then just let them come to room temperature).
BACON Chocolate Chip Cookies
These are my “sunshine on a cloudy day”. Because today, March 23, 2011 we had our second snow day of the week and almost 6 inches of “snowball snow” fall outside my window! I decided to make myself a breakfast skittle breakfast (you know: potato, meat & egg) and wanted to finally use the bacon I had in the fridge and cook it all up at the same time (since I HATE cooking bacon). Usually when I cook up a whole package of bacon I just freeze the cooked bacon in a baggie so its there when I want some. Today was different though: I wanted to bring that sunshine to Rich when he got home since he had to work today and decided to make him some chocolate chip cookies. We all know how much Rich loves that Cookie Dough – but I decided to something unthinkable and cook that dough (with some bacon mixed in)!
These are one of those Heaven on Earth type things… we all love bacon & we all love chocolate (even though we all try to deny ourselves those loves).
Happy Wednesday & Happy Spring
Bacon Chocolate Chip Cookies
RECIPE (from Everything Nice)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- 1 stick unsalted butter, cold, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chunks
- 1 cup [Candied] Bacon (to candy: check this out – I just used regular)
Preheat oven to 325F. Grease OR line with parchment paper several baking sheets.
Beat the sugars and butter together until smooth. Mix in the egg, vanilla, and baking soda. Mix together the flour and salt, then mix them into the batter. Stir in the chocolate chunks and bacon bits.
Using a small cookie scoop (teaspoon), scoop the cookie dough into small balls, about 1-inch in diameter, and place them 2 inches apart on each of the baking sheets. Bake for 14-16 minutes, or until pale golden brown. Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack.
… and remember: all good things in moderation. Do not deny yourself the things that you love – just enjoy them in moderation!!
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cupcakes
Happy Valentines Day (weekend) Oh, the things we do for love! I had off on Friday to go to the dentist so knew I would have some kitchen time if I wanted and earlier in the week had come across this recipe for Chocolate Chip …
Sugar Free: Oatmeal(+) Cookies
My custodian (yes – the same one who brought me a box of venison meat) is on a low/no sugar diet so I can never bake goodies for him without feeling guilty that I am giving him stuff thats bad for him. His birthday was …
Cookie Dough Truffles
Rich LOVES Cookie Dough (reminder here) so when I saw this recipe I knew that I needed to make it for his family’s Christmas Celebration! The best part about these truffles is that they are egg-free so you CAN eat your raw cookie dough (although I do not think they would bake well, but if anyone tries: let me know).
Although time consuming – this recipe was super easy (I need to work on the whole truffle thing, I think using higher quality chocolate might make it easier – not sure, but I got TONS of chocolate from Rich & his family for the holidays, so I can experiment and try to not gain weight in the coming months!) It went over really well and made plenty to go around.
RECIPE (as adapted from What Megan is Making)
- 1 stick (8 T) softened (room temp) unsalted butter
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- 2¼ cup flour
- 1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 t vanilla extract
- 1½ lb. semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
- optional Mini chocolate chips
Cream butter and sugar on medium-high until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Beat in the flour, sweetened condensed milk and vanilla until incorporated and smooth.
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until the mixture is firm enough to form balls. Shape the chilled cookie dough mixture into approx. 1 inch balls (use a mellon baller!). Place on a wax paper-lined baking sheet and freeze for at least an hour.
When ready to dip the truffles, melt the chopped chocolate in a double boiler (or in the microwave at 50% power, stirring frequently). Using a toothpick, dip each chilled truffle, one at a time, coating in chocolate and letting the excess drip off. Now my chocolate never gets smooth enough to “drip” – so I can use some help with that OR I also add about a tablespoon of Crisco to the mix! Place truffles on waxpaper lined cookie sheet again and top if you choose quickly before the chocolate sets.
Store in the refrigerator and serve cold. These can also be frozen for longer storage. Makes about 5 dozen.
HAPPY NEW YEAR & HAPPY NEW COOKING!