tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32551077987691152202024-03-13T20:33:21.899-07:00How to Make Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies Using my Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookie RecipeLearn how to make chocolate chip cookies with my favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe. You'll get soft and delicious cookies every time!Samantha Kayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07207501371350128260noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3255107798769115220.post-45593997980211787712012-03-08T08:15:00.000-08:002012-03-08T09:59:59.357-08:00How to Make Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies from Scratch: My Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe<span style="font-weight: bold;">Learn How to Make Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies from Scratch that Everyone will love!</span><br /><br />Chocolate chip cookies are a huge favorite among cookie and sweets fans. They are a delicious cookie that most people just can't get enough of. Have one and you have to have another and another and another...<br /><br />If you want to know how to make homemade chocolate chip cookies from scratch that are easy to make and very delicious, you have come to the right place. Once you know how to make these chocolate chip cookies, you will find yourself making them time and time again.<div><br /></div><div>This is my absolute favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe. It is my own recipe. I started with a few basic recipes and tweaked them together to come up with a soft, chewy, chocolaty, cookie. It has taken me years of trial and error, but I've finally found the right combinations and techniques. Everyone loves my cookies, and everyone will love yours, too, if you use my chocolate chip cookie recipe.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioviITWiHLzHBbUwDq0y5W9uTE2zd6xyOmd-EXeIQuv5H8V-xkEKLViMExdGSo8U12F68BbpgS_eKdNx2BJwjqDZ9OFet3unhnjL60UDD628mGPwPw795e9BrImY237l51SprO_02umPU/s1600/2+chocolate+chip+cookies.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioviITWiHLzHBbUwDq0y5W9uTE2zd6xyOmd-EXeIQuv5H8V-xkEKLViMExdGSo8U12F68BbpgS_eKdNx2BJwjqDZ9OFet3unhnjL60UDD628mGPwPw795e9BrImY237l51SprO_02umPU/s400/2+chocolate+chip+cookies.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708732240441706850" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">First, get your ingredients together.</span><br /><br />You will need the following:<br /><br />1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) butter, softened<br />1 cup brown sugar<br />1/2 cup granulated sugar<br />1 teaspoon vanilla<br />2 eggs </div><div>2 1/4 cups all purpose flour<br />3/4 teaspoon salt<br />1 teaspoon baking soda<br />2 cups (12 oz.) semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips<br /><br />Make sure you have all the ingredients. If you're missing some, pick them up at the store before you start. Make a list and double check it before you go so that you don't forget anything. If you find out half-way through you're missing something, you're going to be upset. Once you have all the ingredients to make homemade chocolate chip cookies from scratch, you can start mixing them together.<br />You can use an electric mixer to mix the dough, but be careful not to 0ver-beat it once you add the eggs. It will also be more difficult to use a mixer when you're stirring in the flour. I prefer to stir it all by hand.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Butter and Sugar</b></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLLo2HF2uqxAD4GHJUyOYGpRnlSoMjA2o3OZLD-F1PaIoilLqjc1pqsXuCuj5xuCZC3NYvhH3Ebh-YW-Zj80eBunStGS25m5r1tcCft2ZgVSlFFnH3mteQOkJJOY_OZWFdpmmvuRdQWa0/s1600/butter+and+sugar.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLLo2HF2uqxAD4GHJUyOYGpRnlSoMjA2o3OZLD-F1PaIoilLqjc1pqsXuCuj5xuCZC3NYvhH3Ebh-YW-Zj80eBunStGS25m5r1tcCft2ZgVSlFFnH3mteQOkJJOY_OZWFdpmmvuRdQWa0/s400/butter+and+sugar.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708733771202500626" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div>Start by creaming together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. If you want, you can use the mixer for this step only, to get the best results. Make sure the butter is softened but not melted. The best way to soften it is to leave it out on the counter at room temperature for a couple hours. If you forgot to take it out, use the microwave on 50% power at 10 then 5 second increments to avoid melting.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Eggs and Vanilla</b></div><div><b><br /></b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7CMX2nf1X582ghCeUf4Ur-jqyOyYaazISHV8xxWNkoEgOv2g2u1qMl2_rj3SSmENRRX23EZBEtPXAKtUw3L08TvBivLT31vAT4qZeI9GZsmgduD_ftoYeFKwILtYg6UxyirN5_fxHnG4/s1600/cookie+dough+with+eggs.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7CMX2nf1X582ghCeUf4Ur-jqyOyYaazISHV8xxWNkoEgOv2g2u1qMl2_rj3SSmENRRX23EZBEtPXAKtUw3L08TvBivLT31vAT4qZeI9GZsmgduD_ftoYeFKwILtYg6UxyirN5_fxHnG4/s400/cookie+dough+with+eggs.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708734486998290738" border="0" /></a>Once the butter and sugar is creamed together, mix in the vanilla and eggs. Don't beat it together, you don't want it to be frothy. This is when I usually suggest you stop using a mixer if you began with one. If you mix it too much with the eggs, you'll make your chocolate chip cookies spongy instead of chewy and moist.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Start mixing together your dry ingredients for your homemade chocolate chip cookies.</span><br /><br />Next, get a separate bowl and measure and mix together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix it together well so that there are no lumps in the flour. Do not use a mixer for this step or else your kitchen will be covered with flour. You just need to stir it enough with a spoon to smooth the lumps and incorporate the baking soda and salt.</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIe-g4vqbt5Tdul6oibTeoT9RCa2zTQ0qlhMg1DKk5l8ROBokwKPLAd5yXHtpkmr-qG-VDiadQitCBrz94I3CPUKqe2F_a1VEnkiJHTwiSVcnvvfvhpUw2XbeUY_7YC60AJQwoLlo3NRs/s1600/flour+mixture.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIe-g4vqbt5Tdul6oibTeoT9RCa2zTQ0qlhMg1DKk5l8ROBokwKPLAd5yXHtpkmr-qG-VDiadQitCBrz94I3CPUKqe2F_a1VEnkiJHTwiSVcnvvfvhpUw2XbeUY_7YC60AJQwoLlo3NRs/s400/flour+mixture.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708735231478228658" border="0" /></a>Now, you can slowly start adding the flour to the wet mixture. Mix is slowly but thoroughly. You can use an electric stand mixer with a dough hook initially, but keep it low. Again, I prefer to just use a spoon. It's a pretty simple dough that you really don't need a mixer, unless you're making several large batches.</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLSnpLabnACs3GWAcfAOqDofFrnkMNnP5aFGJsNbY-w12rHDUPCUCTqiTeObaDRBCDzwWANIQVLNuWfDvI9j5sz0P7wXMOffcVYBO81X9c_4xZ37p4fn5hucIdKFa0cjXcRk_7GQFFMJ4/s1600/add+chocolate+chips.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLSnpLabnACs3GWAcfAOqDofFrnkMNnP5aFGJsNbY-w12rHDUPCUCTqiTeObaDRBCDzwWANIQVLNuWfDvI9j5sz0P7wXMOffcVYBO81X9c_4xZ37p4fn5hucIdKFa0cjXcRk_7GQFFMJ4/s400/add+chocolate+chips.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708735406101895138" border="0" /></a>Finally, pour in the chocolate chips and mix it all together. When you learn how to make chocolate chip cookies from scratch, you will need to mix it correctly and use all the right amounts or else they won't come out right. However, you can add an extra 1/2 cup of chocolate chips or use mini chips instead if you really love the chocolate part. This won't mess with the baking too much. They'll still taste great.<br /><br />When the dough is all mixed, you can either bake them right away or put them in the fridge. The dough will stay fine in the fridge for about a week or in the freezer for about a few months. I've tweaked my recipe enough that you really don't need to refrigerate it before baking. I do recommend keeping the dough in the fridge in between scooping batches.</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZWDTJ42sPhahgDjaJijSD5x5unU8mtIotfxU2bsTgD7TmJsjnM6jE-7Dr77VInK4af62eEbiEch3oiPfNng4Amb6ePph2sqXNC-r73ouUY6L2avgZQNDN2do0P2UsBsC2jUQ-csvnZx0/s1600/chocolate+chip+cookie+dough.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZWDTJ42sPhahgDjaJijSD5x5unU8mtIotfxU2bsTgD7TmJsjnM6jE-7Dr77VInK4af62eEbiEch3oiPfNng4Amb6ePph2sqXNC-r73ouUY6L2avgZQNDN2do0P2UsBsC2jUQ-csvnZx0/s400/chocolate+chip+cookie+dough.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708735685310861842" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Time to bake your homemade chocolate chip cookies.</span><br /><br />When the dough is ready to bake, preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Get a nonstick cookie sheet. You can put a sheet of parchment paper on the pan to make it easy to remove the chocolate chip cookies, but that is optional. If you do, be careful when you move the pan around after they're baked so that they don't slide off the pan. Parchment paper makes cookies easy to slide off, even when you don't want them to.<br /><br />Use a spoon and make small 1 1/2 inch balls with the homemade chocolate chip cookie dough. Roll them in your hands to make perfect circles, but don't handle them too much or they will start to get warm before they get into the oven. You can also use a cookie scoop. It looks like an ice cream scoop but it is smaller and the perfect size for cookies. This will also make sure your chocolate chip cookies are even in size.</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPwgzbC_VM2NQ-RLWvqkFno5JLC_OR9xta4RkuKR743bDAdUqNXs9_ilaNms54LG6M6VnQ2r8mTOcyhw0FQRBSWuYSl-G4ByX7oBiZWSzi2B4HFj70P5KnD0QoHMj8bBJE_CFSCKoNK_Y/s1600/chocolate+chip+cookie+dough+on+a+pan.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPwgzbC_VM2NQ-RLWvqkFno5JLC_OR9xta4RkuKR743bDAdUqNXs9_ilaNms54LG6M6VnQ2r8mTOcyhw0FQRBSWuYSl-G4ByX7oBiZWSzi2B4HFj70P5KnD0QoHMj8bBJE_CFSCKoNK_Y/s400/chocolate+chip+cookie+dough+on+a+pan.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708736537374795458" border="0" /></a><br />Place them on the cookie sheet about 2 inches apart and 2 inches from the edges. Put them in the oven and bake for 8 to 12 minutes, depending on your oven and how big you made the cookies. Keep an eye on them and remove them when they are lightly golden brown.<br /><br />Remove them from the oven and let them cool for about 3 to 5 minutes on the pan. Then, remove them from the pan and put them on a cooling rack. Let them cool completely or you can serve them warm.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMz-LknYlyFXStNcwBEmVKyYbfNXvrpFkfX9Wo8u9ZLWetyVuPR_486IWgjQO9p3DJJBKcJajmAREMhmDSboNh2_-T5gzyTNMrw77K0sdtmL1Nik-kvowGpiv-Nl4J6cJvJD61fKZrwug/s1600/baked+chocolate+chip+cookies.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMz-LknYlyFXStNcwBEmVKyYbfNXvrpFkfX9Wo8u9ZLWetyVuPR_486IWgjQO9p3DJJBKcJajmAREMhmDSboNh2_-T5gzyTNMrw77K0sdtmL1Nik-kvowGpiv-Nl4J6cJvJD61fKZrwug/s400/baked+chocolate+chip+cookies.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708736689343429538" border="0" /></a><br />It is not hard to learn how to make chocolate chip cookies even if you are making them from scratch. Make these delicious cookies for a party, get together, or for your cookie jar. Everyone will love these warm, delicious chocolate chip cookies and will come back for more! </div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWXbJbnQWU99JfHUZuJaFNDv3mth0A8gBIta1NA4IEd6HWe33nt1k7s2To5klHawE7Mg9SgWX-ADXVQp6u0DQ3lPnTZiXWkBIAwUlWiUo0chs8zb3lj1_PA3cgO7F9vk2zcfLS43M1ZW4/s1600/many+chocolate+chip+cookies.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWXbJbnQWU99JfHUZuJaFNDv3mth0A8gBIta1NA4IEd6HWe33nt1k7s2To5klHawE7Mg9SgWX-ADXVQp6u0DQ3lPnTZiXWkBIAwUlWiUo0chs8zb3lj1_PA3cgO7F9vk2zcfLS43M1ZW4/s400/many+chocolate+chip+cookies.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708736800156846706" border="0" /></a>If you follow this chocolate chip cookie recipe, you'll make great, chewy, and chocolaty cookies every time. If you find your cookies don't come out just right, make sure you did everything correctly. Here are a few common mistakes to avoid when following this chocolate chip cookie recipe:</div><div><ol><li>Don't melt the butter, but make sure it's soft.</li><li>Don't put in too much butter or they will flatten out too much.</li><li>Don't put the balls of dough on a hot or warm cookie sheet. Let it cool completely before preparing the next batch.</li><li>Don't put in too much flour or they will crumble. </li><li>Don't forget the baking soda!</li><li>Don't bake them too long or they will become hard.</li><li>Use the light on your oven to check on the cookies instead of constantly opening the door or else you'll lose heat making them bake inconsistently.</li></ol></div>Samantha Kayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07207501371350128260noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3255107798769115220.post-47066705412668658652012-03-07T05:00:00.002-08:002012-03-07T05:00:13.218-08:00How to Bake a Giant Chocolate Chip CookieHave you ever seen those giant chocolate chip cookies at the supermarket? You must wonder if they are as good as they look?<br /><br />I don't know how good those are, but I know how you can make your own that tastes just as good, if not better. It's surprisingly easy to make. There really aren't any fancy giant chocolate chip cookie recipes you need to follow. Here are the techniques you need to follow.<br /><br style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe</span><br /><br />I highly recommend you use the <a href="http://howtomakehomemadechocolatechipcookies.blogspot.com/">best chocolate chip cookie recipe here</a>. This is my own personal recipe for chocolate chip cookies that I always use. It's very easy to follow and turns out amazing cookies.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Techniques</span><br /><br />When the cookie dough is prepared, put it in the refrigerator and preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Wait until the oven is completely preheated before continuing.<br /><br />Next, prepare a cookie sheet. The larger the cookie sheet, the better. This will make sure it's big enough. To make sure the cookie doesn't stick and that it's easy to move around, cover the pan with a sheet of parchment paper.<br /><br />Next, plop all the dough onto the pan. Begin pressing it down with your fingers to form a circle. The circle should measure about 12 to 14 inches wide.<br /><br />Make sure there is at least 2 inches around the cookie so that it has room to spread out.<br /><br />Press the center down more because the dough will spread and puff up. Make the outer edge thicker. It should look like a pizza crust with a thicker edge. Again, this will help it bake evenly throughout.<br /><br />Bake the cookie in the preheated oven for about 20 to 25 minutes. The cookie should be golden brown across the top of the cookie. Don't use a cake tester. Cookies do not bake the same way as a cake or brownies. You'll end up burning the cookie long before the tester comes out clean.<br /><br />Let the cookie cool on the cookie sheet for at least 10 minutes. Transfer it to a wire rack to finish cooling. To transfer the cookie, you can use a large spatula, or you can lift the sides of the parchment paper and carry it to the rack.<br /><br />Leave the cookie as is or decorate it with frosting, candies, etc.<br /><br />Giant chocolate chip cookies make great birthday cake alternatives and are wonderful for all types of celebrations.Samantha Kayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07207501371350128260noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3255107798769115220.post-53189627574942508612012-03-05T06:26:00.003-08:002012-03-05T06:41:00.585-08:00Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies RecipeMint and chocolate are excellent companions, even when it comes to <a href="http://howtomakehomemadechocolatechipcookies.blogspot.com/">chocolate chip cookies</a>. Here is a great recipe for mint chocolate chip cookies. It's really easy to follow and tastes great. I love them because they are so nice and soft.<br /><br />With this recipe, you can use chopped mint leaves or mint extract. I prefer finely chopped mint leaves, but you can use whichever you have on hand.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Ingredients:</span><br /><br />1 1/3 cup sugar<br />3/4 cup softened butter<br />1 tbsp finely chopped mint leaves or 1/2 teaspoon mint extract<br />1 egg<br />2 cups flour<br />1 teaspoon baking soda<br />1/4 teaspoon salt<br />1 1/2 cups mint chocolate chips or chopped Andes mints<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Instructions:</span><br /><br />Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.<br /><br />In a medium bowl, beat together the sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Stir in the mint and egg. You can use an electric mixer on medium speed or a spoon to mix by hand.<br /><br />In a separate bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the first bowl of wet ingredients until the dough is thoroughly combined.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8EY6WcYx2juD4W0IJj3kM-RhFL843UquDjsZ_z9a2BfhR3H6bcU5pCr53_C9QAR5bUey5eUnDpvbVZWFGYFi0t4LbV04IsGM_z4MdG1h7ywqrj8F1BNvRHqL20uwhCJOkBEb0w367NOk/s1600/mint+leaves.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8EY6WcYx2juD4W0IJj3kM-RhFL843UquDjsZ_z9a2BfhR3H6bcU5pCr53_C9QAR5bUey5eUnDpvbVZWFGYFi0t4LbV04IsGM_z4MdG1h7ywqrj8F1BNvRHqL20uwhCJOkBEb0w367NOk/s400/mint+leaves.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716422455708304386" border="0" /></a><br />Stir in the mint chocolate chips. I prefer to use chopped Andes mints because they add varied texture and lots of chocolaty mint flavor.<br /><br />Form the dough into about 1 1/2 inch balls. Use a cookie scoop for more uniform cookies. Space them out 2 to 3 inches apart on a cookie sheet.<br /><br />Bake the cookies in the oven for approximately 10 to 14 minutes. They should be a light golden brown color when they are done baking.<br /><br />Let them cool on the cookie sheet for about 3 minutes then transfer to a cooling rack to finish cooling.<br /><br />Serve with a glass of milk or a bowl of mint chip ice cream.Samantha Kayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07207501371350128260noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3255107798769115220.post-19656329305461790362010-11-28T07:19:00.002-08:002012-03-02T04:54:42.322-08:00Double Chocolate Chip Cookie RecipeDo you have a favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe? Chocolate chip cookies are one of the most popular cookies. One of the reasons why is because they have chocolate inside. You don't have to be a chocoholic to love chocolate.<br /><br />What is better than a <a href="http://howtomakehomemadechocolatechipcookies.blogspot.com/">chocolate chip cookie</a>? A double chocolate chip cookie. Double chocolate chip cookies give you an extra dose of chocolate. They are very rich and delicious. The general idea is that they have twice the chocolate. A double chocolate chip cookie for one person might be different than for another. Here are a few ways you can make double chocolate chip cookies.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Double the Chips</span><br /><br />The first way to make double chocolate chip cookies is to up the amount of chocolate chips you put in the cookie dough. To do this, make this great <a href="http://howtomakehomemadechocolatechipcookies.blogspot.com/2010/11/chocolate-chip-cookie-recipe.html">chocolate chip cookie recipe</a>. It is a very easy to follow recipe and will make the best cookies you ever tasted.<br /><br />Once you get to the chocolate chip stage, add an extra cup or 2 of chocolate chips. It will be harder to get the chips mixed in and keep the cookie balls together, but that is what makes them so good. One way to help the situation is to use mini chocolate chips.<br /><br />You will certainly get lots of chocolate in every bit. Instead of having cookies with chocolate chips, you'll have chocolate chips with a little bit of cookies. These are great double chocolate chip cookies.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Chocolate Dough</span><br /><br />Another double chocolate chip cookie recipe you can use is a <a href="http://howtomakehomemadechocolatechipcookies.blogspot.com/2010/11/chocolate-chocolate-chip-cookies.html"><span style="font-weight: bold;">chocolate chocolate chip cookie recipe</span></a>. This recipe involves making a chocolate cookie dough with chocolate inside, hence the double chocolate. The dough is rich and chocolaty and is dotted with lots of chocolate chips.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Covered in Chocolate</span><br /><br />The final way to make double chocolate chip cookies is to make your regular recipe and cover them in melted chocolate. You can dip half of the cookie in melted chocolate or coat the entire cookie in chocolate.<br /><br />When melting chocolate, be sure to do so over low heat. A double boiler works best, but you can also put a small metal bowl over a saucepan of boiling water. Mix the chocolate constantly to keep it from burning and be very careful not to get any water in it. You can add a tablespoon of shortening to make it shiny. When the chocolate chips are almost melted, remove it from the heat and stir in another 1/4 cup of chocolate chips until it is melted.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Trip Chocolate Chip Cookies</span><br /><br />The only thing better than double chocolate is triple chocolate. Try mixing up some of these ideas. dip the chocolate chocolate chip cookies in chocolate or use a chocolate dough with double the chips. Any more chocolate and you might as well eat a straight up candy bar!Samantha Kayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07207501371350128260noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3255107798769115220.post-46983813220424873942010-11-27T09:13:00.001-08:002012-03-02T04:55:27.231-08:00Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip CookiesPeanut butter <a href="http://howtomakehomemadechocolatechipcookies.blogspot.com/">chocolate chip cookies</a> sound incredible delicious because they remind you of a popular chocolate treat. Chocolate and peanut butter go really well together whether it's in a candy or a cookie. Chocolate chip cookies and peanut butter cookies are two of the most popular cookies ever. Combining them can't possibly go wrong.<br /><br />There are several ways to make peanut butter chocolate chip cookies. If you already have a peanut butter cookie recipe you love, just throw in a few cups of chocolate chips. Traditionally, when making peanut butter cookies you use a fork to press down the cookies in a criss-cross pattern. You can still do this with chocolate chips in them, or you can flatten them with the palm if your hand.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8c0EJPakI1-P7vDDwi0eJvsdV1yPfTEjuc-dVv6Chw9IZGtjz6f7JdeTO1EMEEcODm2hyphenhyphen38t_mxOicbd8gyUCAsZYlko2f8KR3iT0z15CP3EZJEGeLwE-itxkDZjisykt3m1JfgzVaic/s1600/peanut+butter.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544285893841687874" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8c0EJPakI1-P7vDDwi0eJvsdV1yPfTEjuc-dVv6Chw9IZGtjz6f7JdeTO1EMEEcODm2hyphenhyphen38t_mxOicbd8gyUCAsZYlko2f8KR3iT0z15CP3EZJEGeLwE-itxkDZjisykt3m1JfgzVaic/s400/peanut+butter.jpg" /></a><br />Give this peanut butter chocolate chip cookie recipe a try and you will find everyone asking for the recipe again and again.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Ingredients:</span><br /><br />1/2 cup granulated sugar<br />1/2 cup packed brown sugar<br />1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened<br />3/4 cup peanut butter<br />1 egg, lightly beaten<br />1 teaspoon vanilla<br />1 1/4 cup flour<br />3/4 teaspoon baking soda<br />1/2 teaspoon baking powder<br />1/4 teaspoon salt<br />1 cup chocolate chips<br /><br /><ol><li>In a bowl, cream the butter. A mixer works best for this. Cream the butter for about 2 minutes or so. Stir in the granulated sugar and brown sugar. The sugar/butter mixture should look light and fluffy when it's been mixed thoroughly. Mix in the peanut butter. Stir in the egg and vanilla.<br /></li><li>In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Lightly whisk it together to get out any lumps, or you can mix it together by running it through a sifter and then stirring.</li><li>Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients in small portions. Mix it in by about 1/2 cup at a time. If you are using a mixture, put it at the lowest speed to keep from getting flour everywhere.</li><li>When the dough has formed, stir in the cup of chocolate chips. Refrigerate the dough for 3 to 4 hours, or overnight.</li><li>Preheat the oven to 275 degrees.</li><li>Form the dough into 1 inch balls and place 2 inches apart on the cookie sheet. Press them down with the back of a fork in a criss-cross pattern, or flatten with the bottom of a glass. In between batches, put the dough back in the refrigerator. Don't put the dough on the pans unless the pans are completely cooled.</li><li>Bake them in the oven for 8 to 12 minutes, or until they are lightly golden brown. Remove them from the oven and let the cool on the pan for 5 minutes. Carefully transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely.</li></ol>These cookies taste great with milk or a small bowl of ice cream. If you love chocolate, add some more chocolate chips or dip the peanut butter chocolate chip cookies half in chocolate.Samantha Kayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07207501371350128260noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3255107798769115220.post-59992474262311049592010-11-27T08:46:00.001-08:002012-03-02T04:55:48.165-08:00Oatmeal Chocolate Chip CookiesChocolate chip cookies are a classic cookie. Oatmeal cookies are also very popular. Put them together and you get delicious oatmeal chocolate chip cookies. Traditionally, oatmeal cookies are made with raisins. These are made with chocolate chips which makes them richer and sweeter. You could mix half raisins and half chocolate chips if you love both. Nuts can also be added. Just add 1/2 cup chopped nuts such as walnuts or pecans.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8oUmcu_176Jl-VLwnKkKt7aRj8wkjfoE486EjjM48DvzIbMok87a_dBmFoS3GHkL3kqxa08kG4EGAN8DJlEJ55eL2ilmAXwELRChI0MCQuV9_qIQPesPbnwlanhssS7TWEWEhVHNoXa0/s1600/oatmeal.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; width: 300px; height: 225px; float: left; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544278631513550850" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8oUmcu_176Jl-VLwnKkKt7aRj8wkjfoE486EjjM48DvzIbMok87a_dBmFoS3GHkL3kqxa08kG4EGAN8DJlEJ55eL2ilmAXwELRChI0MCQuV9_qIQPesPbnwlanhssS7TWEWEhVHNoXa0/s320/oatmeal.jpg" /></a><br />When following this oatmeal <a href="http://howtomakehomemadechocolatechipcookies.blogspot.com/">chocolate chip cookie recipe</a>, follow the directions carefully. Do not make any substitutes such as all butter. This will cause the cookies to flatten out too much. You can use semiweet chocolate chips, milk chocolate chips, or chocolate chunks. Mini M&Ms are another great option.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Ingredients:</span><br /><br />1/2 cup shortening<br />1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened<br />1 cup brown sugar<br />1/2 cup granulated sugar<br />2 eggs, lightly beaten<br />1 teaspoon vanilla<br />1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour<br />1 teaspoon baking soda<br />1 teaspoon salt<br />2 cups rolled oats<br />2 cups chocolate chips<br /><br /><br /><ol><li>Using a wooden spoon or mixer, mix together the shortening and butter until it is creamy and smooth. Be sure to let the butter soften completely to room temperature so that you don't end up with clumps of butter. A stand mixer is the easiest way to do this, but you can use a hand mixer or just mix it with a wooden spoon yourself.</li><li>Add the brown sugar and granulated sugar and mix it all together until it becomes a light and fluffy consistency. There should be no clumps of sugar. Break up the brown sugar as you add it to the bowl to ensure there are no clumps.</li><li>Stir in the eggs and vanilla stirring just until combined. Beating the mixture too much as this stage will add too much air and make them fluffy and crumbly.</li><li>In a separate bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Use a whisk to mix it together. This will make it easier to get out all lumps and make everything mix evenly.</li><li>Slowly add the flour mixture to the wet mixture, stirring or using a mixer on the lowest setting. Add about 1/2 cup at a time, stirring completely in between.</li><li>When the dough is complete, add in the oats and stir in completely. Stir in the chocolate chips and any other ingredients you want to add such as nuts.</li><li>Refrigerate the dough for 1 to 2 hours or overnight. The dough can be frozen if you are saving it for later.</li><li>Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.</li><li>Form the dough in to 1 to 1 1/2 inch balls with a scooper or your hands. Place them 2 inches apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet.<br /></li><li>Bake in the oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until the cookies are golden brown. Remove them from the oven and let them cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.</li></ol>These oatmeal chocolate chip cookies taste great warm with a tall, cold glass of milk. They can also be put in your lunch for a snack. However you choose to enjoy them, there is no doubt you will want to make them again soon.Samantha Kayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07207501371350128260noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3255107798769115220.post-7644016172691566952010-11-26T16:53:00.001-08:002012-03-02T04:59:28.531-08:00Best Chocolate Chip Cookie RecipeFinding the best chocolate chip cookie recipe is very important if you want to make a great cookie. With the wrong recipe, you will end up with a less-tasty cookie. They could be flat, hard, tough, cakey, too crunchy, too wet, mooshy, dry, etc. Fortunately, with the a perfect chocolate chip cookie recipe done right, you can't go wrong.<br /><br />This is the same <a href="http://howtomakehomemadechocolatechipcookies.blogspot.com/">chocolate chip cookie recipe</a> I have used for years. Many recipes are very similar, but I have modified this one with a few simple touches that make it that much better. Follow it to the T. If you skip this step or that ingredient, you will not get the same results.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Ingredients:</span><br /><br />1 cup butter, softened<br />1 cup packed brown sugar<br />1/2 cup granulated sugar<br />1 teaspoon vanilla<br />2 eggs, lightly beaten<br />2 1/4 cups all purpose flour<br />1 teaspoon salt<br />1 teaspoon baking soda<br />2 cups (12 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate chips<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj89Jsazzkgvwi8OhqrOLy-0r4M9kQO4PUKRZJKI1LFzH8b-VQDMhHu9-6d5ndWsDvPKE4SYiGP2EFUb33z6TInjjB_Z5JUGrNH_mNNBFJhHEo9PAKifniiPGO629iV_JTIYIGFxhDcANk/s1600/eggs.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; width: 320px; height: 229px; float: left; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544034273992035106" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj89Jsazzkgvwi8OhqrOLy-0r4M9kQO4PUKRZJKI1LFzH8b-VQDMhHu9-6d5ndWsDvPKE4SYiGP2EFUb33z6TInjjB_Z5JUGrNH_mNNBFJhHEo9PAKifniiPGO629iV_JTIYIGFxhDcANk/s320/eggs.jpg" /></a><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><ol><li>Make sure the butter is softened to room temperature. You can put refrigerated butter in a microwave for a few seconds, but if you leave it out for a few hours, you will get better results. Put the butter in bowl or standing mixture and beat it until it's creamy with no lumps. You can use a mixer or a wooden spoon with your hand mixing.</li><li>Add the brown sugar and granulated sugar to the bowl. Continue to beat the sugar into the butter. The mixture should be light and fluffy with no clumps of sugar.</li><li>Add the lightly beaten eggs and vanilla and mix in thoroughly. Only beat the mixture for about thirty seconds or so. Do not over-beat the mixture.</li><li>In a separate bowl, add the flower, salt, and baking soda. Stir it all together with a whisk to break up lumps and thoroughly combine all ingredients.<br /></li><li>Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, about 1/2 cup at a time. If you use a mixture, but it at the lowest setting to ensure the flour doesn't get all over the place.<br /></li><li>When the dough has formed, stir in the chocolate chips. It may be difficult. If so, use a dough hook on a stand mixer or use a wooden spoon.</li><li>Refrigerate the dough for 1 to 2 hours or overnight, if possible.</li><li>Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.</li><li>On an ungreased cookie sheet, drop the dough. Make it into 1 1/2 inch balls and space them 2 inches apart. You can use a cookie scoop or shape them with your hands. Try not to handle them too much.</li><li>Bake in the oven for 8 to 12 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Remove them from the oven and let them cool for 5 minutes. Transfer them to a cooling rack to continue cooling. You can serve them warm or completely cooled.</li></ol><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWQzkqgpJiao3nUjq67x3ozzc-6su4NPNK-7EiDQF-m2NGGexOoPFdpiRqChIk0JnmWX4Yg_p8RPG8RvCDpUSVpCuGYADhjf_wkcqji2MUTaxca62eTHm08OaxOsQJzTf528dDmJGrbLQ/s1600/chocolate+chips.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; width: 300px; height: 255px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544034412630865314" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWQzkqgpJiao3nUjq67x3ozzc-6su4NPNK-7EiDQF-m2NGGexOoPFdpiRqChIk0JnmWX4Yg_p8RPG8RvCDpUSVpCuGYADhjf_wkcqji2MUTaxca62eTHm08OaxOsQJzTf528dDmJGrbLQ/s320/chocolate+chips.jpg" /></a><br />The great thing about the best chocolate chip cookie recipe is that it is very basic and easy to follow. If you have a mixer, you can have the whole dough made in a short amount of time. You can even spruce up the recipe a little by adding m&m candies, nuts, or other treats. Dip them halfway in chocolate for an extra rich treat. Put a scoop of ice cream in between two chocolate chip cookies for a cold dessert or serve them with milk.Samantha Kayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07207501371350128260noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3255107798769115220.post-3431029639017647652010-11-25T13:03:00.000-08:002010-11-28T07:17:49.978-08:00Chocolate Chocolate Chip CookiesEverybody loves chocolate. Well, most people do anyway. If you love chocolate, or like it a little, you are probably a fan of chocolate chip cookies. For the true chocolate lovers out there, chocolate chocolate chip cookies sound like a dream come true, and they truly are.<br /><br />Chocolate chocolate chip cookies are just like regular chocolate chip cookies except that the dough is chocolate as well. You get an extra dose of chocolate. Sometimes you may be able to find them in the store prepackaged, but homemade cookies are always a better choice. Plus, they aren't that hard to make. Equipped with some cocoa and the basic ingredients for the regular recipe will prepare you.<br /><br />Here is a great recipe for chocolate chocolate chip cookies. It's easy to follow and will certainly deliver great tasting results.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Ingredients:</span><br /><br />1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened<br />1 cup granulated sugar<br />1/2 brown sugar<br />2 eggs, lightly beaten<br />2 teaspoons vanilla<br />2 cups flour<br />2/3 cup cocoa powder<br />3/4 teaspoon baking soda<br />1/4 teaspoon salt<br />2 cups chocolate chips<br /><br /><ol><li>In a large bowl, cream the softened butter until it is smooth. Mix in the brown sugar and granulated sugar. Beat on high until it is light, fluffy, and completely combined. A stand mixer is the easiest, but you can use a hand mixer or just mix it with a wooden spoon.</li><li>Add the eggs and vanilla and mix thoroughly. Do not beat it on high or mix it too long. You don't want to add a lot of air because this will cause spongy cookies.</li><li>In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt. Use a sifter or a whisk to combine it completely and remove the lumps.<br /></li><li>Slowly add the flour to the wet ingredients. Add about 1/2 cup at a time and mix it in thoroughly. Do not beat vigorously or on high or you will get flour everywhere and not in the cookie dough where it should be.</li><li>Chill the dough for about 1 to 2 hours if possible.<br /></li><li>Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.</li><li>Drop by rounded teaspoonful onto an ungreased cookie sheet spacing the dough about 2 inches apart. You can also form them into balls with your hands, but try not to handle them too much.</li><li>Bake the cookies in the oven for about 8 to 10 minutes. Sometimes it's hard to tell if chocolate cookies are finished baking because they won't brown. They should look set and not wet and jiggly.</li><li>Let them cool on the pan for a few minutes and then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.</li></ol>These chocolate chocolate chip cookies will be a real hit for any party. They also make a great gift for the chocoholics you know. Try this chocolate chocolate chip cookie recipe once and you'll find yourself making them many more times.Samantha Kayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07207501371350128260noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3255107798769115220.post-87944583271775281092010-11-22T08:05:00.001-08:002012-03-08T09:59:09.235-08:00How to Make Homemade Chocolate Chip CookiesIf you love chocolate chip cookies and want to learn how to make them the best way possible, you have come to the right place. We always try our best to give you the best most accurate information possible.<br /><br />However, sometimes sometimes we aren't able to provide exactly what you're looking for. You could still have questions.<br /><br />If you don't find what you're looking for here, send any questions to samanthafkay@gmail.com. I'll be glad to help you out the best way I can.Samantha Kayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07207501371350128260noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3255107798769115220.post-55434405166844285222010-11-21T09:57:00.000-08:002010-11-27T10:45:04.391-08:00Healthy Chocolate Chip CookiesWhat's the worst part about trying to eat healthy? The worst part is that you end up missing out on a lot of delicious food because it isn't healthy. You end up forgoing those recipes that are full of sugar, oil, starches, and preservatives because they aren't good for you.<br /><br />If you are trying to eat healthier, one of the best things you can do for yourself is to learn how to cook. If you know how to cook, you can take your favorite recipes and turn them into healthier alternatives. Change this ingredient, cut back on that, and so on. Doing this can allow you to eat the things you love without feeling as guilty. Of course, you still shouldn't over-indulge, but getting to try some classic treats is a big help to keep you on course.<br /><br />Healthy chocolate chip cookies sounds kind of like an oxymoron. How can chocolate chip cookies be healthy? They may never be as healthy as an apple or a carrot, but you can make healthier chocolate chip cookies by changing up the list of ingredients just a bit.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Ingredients:</span><br /><br />3/4 cup rolled oats<br />1 cup whole-wheat flour<br />1/2 teaspoon baking soda<br />1/2 teaspoon salt<br />1/4 cup butter, softened<br />1/4 cup applesauce<br />1/3 cup granulated sugar<br />1/3 cup brown sugar<br />1 egg, lightly beaten<br />1 teaspoon vanilla<br />1 cup chocolate chips<br /><br /><ol><li>Grind the oats in a blender or a food processor. A coffee grinder works very well for this step. Put into a bowl and mix with the flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix it thoroughly to remove lumps and combine it well.</li><li>In a separate bowl, beat the butter. Use an electric mixer to make it easier. Beat for 1 to 2 minutes until it is fluffy and creamy. Mix in the applesauce, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla. Beat just until the mixture is smooth and creamy.<br /></li><li>Stir the dry ingredients in gently. If you are using a mixer, put it at the lowest setting. Stir until it is just combined. Stir in the chocolate chips and refrigerate the dough for about an hour.</li><li>Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and lightly grease two cookie sheets.</li><li>Form the dough into 1 inch balls and space them 1 to 2 inches apart on the cookie sheet. Bake them for about 15 minutes, baking one sheet at a time. The should be firm on the edges and golden brown on the top. Let the cool on the sheet for 2 minutes and then transfer them to a wire rack to finish cooling.</li></ol>These healthy chocolate chip cookies are a great alternative to regular chocolate chip cookies. They aren't packed with sugar and they have healthier ingredients such as whole wheat flour, oatmeal, and applesauce. Plus, they are very delicious.Samantha Kayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07207501371350128260noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3255107798769115220.post-57094693526912752642010-11-20T09:42:00.000-08:002010-11-27T09:55:02.564-08:00Best Chocolate Chip CookiesDo you love to bake, or are you more of a cook? Maybe you'd rather not set foot in a kitchen and prefer to eat goodies that other people make. Either way, if you like to eat, you probably have your favorite meals, snacks, desserts, etc.<br /><br />One of the most popular desserts or snacks in America, and probably in other parts of the world as well, are chocolate chip cookies. Everyone is always looking for the best chocolate chip cookies because they are so delicious. Anything with chocolate inside becomes a fast favorite.<br /><br />The best chocolate chip cookies are hard to pin point. One person might like one store-bought brand while another loves their grandmother's recipe. Who do you think makes the best chocolate chip cookies?<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Store-Bought</span><br /><br />Store-bought chocolate chip cookie varieties come in many textures and tastes. Mrs. Field's makes a large, soft chocolate chip cookie, as does Pepperidge Farm. Freihofers makes a great, super-soft bite sized cookie that can be found almost anywhere. Nabisco has a variety of textures such as chunky.<br /><br />Other than the typical store-bought varieties, there are many independent cookie-sellers that claim to make the best chocolate chip cookies. Go to a coffee shop and you can often find warm, giant cookies. There are even small cookie boutiques that sell tasty cookies for a high price.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Best Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe</span><br /><br />You just can't beat <a href="http://howtomakehomemadechocolatechipcookies.blogspot.com/">homemade chocolate chip cookies</a>. They are as fresh as can be, especially when they are warm straight out of the oven. You can buy premade dough or make your own cookie dough. The premade dough has become as easy as breaking pieces of dough apart and putting them on a cookie sheet. This is a great way to get warm, gooey chocolate chip cookies for those that are a bit challenged in the kitchen.<br /><br />If you're a true baker, you have to make your own cookies from scratch. Here is the <a href="http://howtomakehomemadechocolatechipcookies.blogspot.com/2010/11/chocolate-chip-cookie-recipe.html">best chocolate chip cookie recipe</a> I have used. In fact, I can't count how many batches of these cookies I have made over the years for many different occasions. The dough can be made ahead of time and refrigerated for a couple days, or frozen for a few weeks.<br /><br />Bake them just before you plan to serve them. This will ensure they are the warmest and tastiest for whoever gets to enjoy them.Samantha Kayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07207501371350128260noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3255107798769115220.post-70094021583197700382010-11-09T07:44:00.000-08:002010-11-28T09:20:15.394-08:00Chocolate Chip Cookie CakeA chocolate chip cookie cake can be made for all sorts of occasions. They are great for birthdays, graduations, showers, etc. The best thing about a chocolate chip cookie cake is that it is a unique idea that still tastes great. If you're tired of regular cake or you just love cookies, this is a great alternative.<br /><br />A chocolate chip cookie cake is essentially a giant cookie. In fact, many people refer to it as a giant cookie. However, it can be made more like a cake than just a giant cookie with a few tweaks.<br /><br />When baking a giant cookie, you can't follow everything exactly as you would with regular cookies. The dough is just the same as this <a href="http://howtomakehomemadechocolatechipcookies.blogspot.com/2010/11/chocolate-chip-cookie-recipe.html">chocolate chip cookie recipe</a>. Follow the recipe for the regular chocolate chip cookie dough and thoroughly refrigerate it. If the dough is too soft, it will run out all over and probably be bigger, thinner, and crunchier than you want.<br /><br />With ordinary drop cookies, you keep then in a ball and space them out on a sheet. If you did this with a giant cookie, the edges would be hard and possibly burnt, and the center would be doughy and un-cooked. Instead, you must form the cookie to begin with.<br /><br />A 12 inch round cake pan will work best. If you don't have one, form one with foil pulling up an edge all the way around, then place the foil pan on a cookie sheet. Line the pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it. Press the dough in the pan leaving about 2 inches of space between the dough and the edge of the pan. The cookie will continue to spread out.<br /><br />You can also put the dough in a rectangular or square pan if you want, but it won't be a round cake. Some people prefer the rectangular shape. These can be cut into bars as well.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr7KX8OnUu_YjIi7SGOPBaBmBkt-VcD0uClnB8WUOMpv18qyKIVppjIBhAlbzOib0DNjE80deYBrkeYPg2kySApmSlSkMu2NM4kIVSndezM8ZdiG5YZoOxWcg67FkcjpL3AgSqeB9aqQU/s1600/m%2526ms.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr7KX8OnUu_YjIi7SGOPBaBmBkt-VcD0uClnB8WUOMpv18qyKIVppjIBhAlbzOib0DNjE80deYBrkeYPg2kySApmSlSkMu2NM4kIVSndezM8ZdiG5YZoOxWcg67FkcjpL3AgSqeB9aqQU/s400/m%2526ms.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544651537572809762" border="0" /></a>Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. The oven temperature needs to be lower to ensure the cookie bakes evenly. You can decorate the chocolate chip cookie cake before by pressing in M&Ms or other nuts and candies into the top. Bake in the oven for about 30 to 35 minutes until the cookie is golden brown around the edges and looks set and cooked in the middle. No need for the toothpick test because it's not really a cake.<br /><br />After the chocolate chip cookie cake is baked, you can decorate it however you please. You can write directly on it with icing or add flowers and decorations. You can frost it, too. To make an extra special cake, do layers. Put a thin layer of extra thick buttercream frosting in between 2 or more layers of cookie. For best results, keep the cookie cool so that the frosting doesn't squeeze out when you cut it.<br /><br />If you're putting frosting in between layers or frosting the top, don't add too much. Cookies are much richer than cake and adding too much frosting could end up creating a dessert with way too much sugar and density.Samantha Kayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07207501371350128260noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3255107798769115220.post-38961858342484327922010-11-08T11:47:00.000-08:002010-11-27T12:55:45.460-08:00Soft Chocolate Chip CookiesEveryone prefers their cookies different ways. You might like delicate, crunchy cookies, or chewy and soft chocolate chip cookies. Some people make a recipe and bake cookies intending to make a certain texture, and others get a result they didn't expect.<br /><br />Following a recipe will not ensure that you get the cookie type you want. There are different tips you need to follow while you are making the dough and baking the cookies in order to get the texture you want. If you want soft chocolate chip cookies, give the following tips a try.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Use a Great Recipe</span><br /><br />Follow this great <a href="http://howtomakehomemadechocolatechipcookies.blogspot.com/2010/11/chocolate-chip-cookie-recipe.html">chocolate chip cookie recipe</a> if you want to make cookies that taste delicious. It is the recipe that I use every time. As long as I follow the recipe correctly and follow these tips, I always get the soft chocolate chip cookies that I am after.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Mix it Thoroughly, but Not Too Much</span><br /><br />If the dough isn't mixed thoroughly at each stage, you will end up with lumps. Lumps of butter will melt and cause flat, crunch spots. Plus, there won't be enough butter in the rest of the dough resulting in hard cookies and not soft chocolate chip cookies.<br /><br />At the same time, don't over-beat the batter. When you mix the sugar in with the butter, you want to beat it enough to get out the lumps of butter and sugar and to make it fluffy. When you add in the eggs, they just need to be incorporated. If you mix it too much at this stage, the batter will have too much air and the cookies will be fat and cake-like. This is the opposite of a soft texture. They don't taste as good either.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBjuDudV-vp9gwBa_Skq-i8RWbcws_Tv6PUr-NW-Nn2N5jOy2v6CAPyXoizdt5z3KtVpmE_4ZQRfAjlTcD3aGA-n37QJ-SwIdHjhw2UEgZoIH8TCtzpVpZP0rbURtDYzzGmUAeKQiUMqI/s1600/cookies.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBjuDudV-vp9gwBa_Skq-i8RWbcws_Tv6PUr-NW-Nn2N5jOy2v6CAPyXoizdt5z3KtVpmE_4ZQRfAjlTcD3aGA-n37QJ-SwIdHjhw2UEgZoIH8TCtzpVpZP0rbURtDYzzGmUAeKQiUMqI/s400/cookies.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544336041163125714" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Chill</span><br /><br />Many people skip this step, but I always find the chocolate chip cookies come out softer when are chill the dough. Use softened butter, but put the finished dough in the refrigerator for at least 1 to 2 hours. Chilling overnight will ensure that it is thoroughly chilled. You can also freeze the dough, but leave it in the refrigerator overnight so that it defrosts before you use it. Also, put the dough back in the fridge in between batches.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Bake it Right</span><br /><br />When you put the dough on the cookie sheets, make sure the sheets are not warm. At first, they won't be, but when they've been used, let the cool completely before putting on the next batching. Chilling them is even better. They won't be warm at all. Warm pan makes the dough melt and spread out before they hit the oven causing thin edges.<br /><br />Don't over-bake the cookies. Some people think the cookies have to be super golden brown before they are done. For soft chocolate chip cookies, this is the exact opposite of what you want. They should be lightly golden brown. They shouldn't look doughy, but they should be just browned. 8 to 10 minutes for a 1 inch cookie is usually plenty of baking time for most ovens. If you over-bake the cookie, once they are cooled, they will be very hard and crunchy.Samantha Kayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07207501371350128260noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3255107798769115220.post-82268880858338036122010-11-05T11:21:00.000-07:002010-11-27T11:42:24.331-08:00White Chocolate Chip CookiesWhen you think of white chocolate chip cookies, you probably think of macadamia nut cookies. These contain macadamia nuts as well as white chocolate chips. You can also put white chocolate chips in a chocolate cookie. This is a great mix. Here are two recipes, one for white chocolate chip cookies made with macadamia nuts and another made with chocolate cookie dough. Try just one or try them both!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">White Chocolate Macadamia Nut cookies</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Ingredients:</span><br /><br />1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened<br />1/2 cup shortening<br />3/4 cup brown sugar<br />1/2 cup granulated sugar<br />2 eggs, lightly beaten<br />1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract<br />1/2 teaspoon almond extract<br />2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour<br />1 teaspoon baking soda<br />1/2 teaspoon salt<br />1 cup coarsely chopped macadamia nuts<br />1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">White Chocolate chip Chocolate Cookies:</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Ingredients:</span><br /><br />1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened<br />1 cup granulated sugar<br />1/2 cup brown sugar<br />2 eggs, lightly beaten<br />2 teaspoons vanilla extract<br />2 cups flour<br />3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder<br />1 teaspoon baking soda<br />1/2 teaspoon salt<br />2 cups white chocolate chips<br /><br />These are the ingredients for each recipe. You can follow the same directions for each recipe as these are both very basic recipes for white chocolate chip cookies.<br /><br /><ol><li>In a large bowl, cream the butter or butter and shortening for about 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the brown sugar and granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth. Add the eggs and extracts and beat until thoroughly mixed.</li><li>In a separate bowl, combine all the dry ingredients. Put them through a sifter or use a whisk to combine them and get out all the lumps. Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Stir in about 1/2 cup at a time and be careful not to get flour everywhere.</li><li>When the dry ingredients are mixed in thoroughly, stir in the white chocolate chips (and macadamia nuts).</li><li>Put the dough in the refrigerator for about 1 to 2 hours to firm up. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees just before you are ready to bake.</li><li>Form the dough into balls and place about 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. If you are making both cookie recipes, keep them on separate pans. One might take longer than another and putting them on the same pan could result in overcooked or undercooked cookies.</li><li>Bake the cookies for about 8 to 10 minutes. The macadamia nut cookies should be lightly golden and the chocolate cookies should be set and not shiny. They will not brown. Be careful not to overcook the chocolate cookies.</li></ol>These cookies make great snacks or dessert. They go great served with milk and/or ice cream. If you love chocolate chip cookies, but you're a bigger fan of white chocolate, white chocolate chip cookies is a great alternative.Samantha Kayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07207501371350128260noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3255107798769115220.post-62061965000647273492009-05-11T10:04:00.000-07:002010-11-28T09:29:53.200-08:00Simple Chocolate Chip CookiesIf I had to estimate how many batches of chocolate chip cookies I have made in my lifetime, I just couldn't do it. I use to sell chocolate chip cookies which meant weekend after weekend of batches of chocolate chip cookies. That's a lot of cookies!<br /><br />I have a lot of experience with chocolate chip cookies. I'd like to say every cookie I have ever made has been perfect, but it's just not the case. I've made burnt, flat, crunchy, hard, lemony, crumbly, and greasy cookies. Fortunately I have made enough amazing cookies that I know my way around them.<br /><br />If you are looking for simple chocolate chip cookies you have two options to make very simple chocolate chip cookies. Making them from scratch is not going to be the simplest. That will take some time and extra effort.<br /><br />First, you could by cookie dough. Now they even have the kind where you break the pieces apart and put it on a pan. Pop in the oven, bake, and you're ready to enjoy! This is great if you like that fresh out of the oven, warm cookie flavor. You can buy cookie dough at the grocery store or get gourmet cookie dough. Sometimes cookie dough is sold as a fund raiser at schools by kids.<br /><br />You make fresh baked cookies but you don't have to worry about putting in the wrong ingredients or the wrong amounts or mixing it wrong. As simple as some recipes sound recipes seem to be, some people just aren't good at following these types of directions and mess them up anyway. If this is you, cookie dough is a great choice. You still need to be able to bake them right. Chocolate chip cookies aren't exactly fool-proof, you know.<br /><br />The absolute easiest way to get simple chocolate chip cookies is to buy them. You could go buy a box of Chips Ahoy, but those aren't like homemade. Check your local bakery or a quaint coffee shop and you can get some pretty amazing cookies. Even your local grocery stores bakery might make them fresh baked. I know they do where I live and they are delicious!<br /><br />Simple chocolate chip cookies can be baked from home. They take a little more time and they aren't super easy, but they are fun and taste great. Try this <a href="http://howtomakehomemadechocolatechipcookies.blogspot.com/2010/11/chocolate-chip-cookie-recipe.html">chocolate chip cookie recipe</a> to make simple chocolate chip cookies that taste amazing and are fresh-baked.Samantha Kayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07207501371350128260noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3255107798769115220.post-35132245528155426342009-05-04T10:03:00.000-07:002009-05-14T10:03:59.591-07:00How to Make Double Chocolate Chip CookiesWho doesn't love chocolate? Unless you're allergic to chocolate, which would probably be a nightmare for most people, you probably love chocolate in all kinds of forms. Maybe you love chocolate cookies, brownies, ice cream, bars, pudding etc.<br /><br />Chocolate chip cookies just wouldn't be the same without the chocolate chips. It would just be a bland regular cookie. If you really love chocolate, you could even make double chocolate chip cookies.<br /><br />The easiest way to do this is to look for a recipe. You could find a chocolate cookie recipe and add chocolate chips or you could find a chocolate, chocolate chip cookie recipe.<br /><br />Another way to add more chocolate is to put in extra chips or chunks of chocolate. Don't put in too many or you will just end up with chocolate bars with bits of cookie. If that sounds good, than by all means, pour in the chocolate!<br /><br />Finally, you could also put chocolate on top. Drizzle melted chocolate overtop or spread a chocolate butter cream frosting on top. If you want to make triple chocolate chip cookies, make chocolate chip cookies with a chocolate dough, add in chocolate chips, and spread chocolate frosting on top. Oh, that sounds sinfully delicious! <br /><br />Mess around with these ideas by using white chocolate or caramel! There are so many different flavors you could add. You could also make a chocolate dough and add in other flavored chips such as raspberry, peanut butter, white chocolate, etc. Be creative and enjoy!Samantha Kayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07207501371350128260noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3255107798769115220.post-33150138272604802402009-05-01T10:01:00.000-07:002009-05-14T10:02:38.582-07:00How to Make Soft Chocolate Chip CookiesSome people love crunchy chocolate chip cookies. I've found that most don't. Crunch isn't always the right place for chocolate chip cookies. Would you rather have soft chocolate chip cookies? Here we will give you some tips to learn how to make soft chocolate chip cookies.<br /><br />Once you have your dough made, most of what you do to keep from making crunchy, crisp cookies depends on what you do after. Make a dough or buy a tube of chocolate chip cookie dough.<br /><br />Make sure the dough has been refrigerated for at least 2 hours or more preferably overnight. The dough must be cold if you want to avoid crispy or cakey cookies.<br /> <br />Preheat the oven to the required heat and make sure it is preheated before you put the cookies in. When the oven is preheated or almost there, you can start to put two inch balls of dough on an ungreased cookie sheet about 2 inches apart. Do this quickly and try not to roll them between your hands too much or they will soften.<br /><br />Make sure the pan is not warm or hot. If you are using the pan for a second batch, make sure it first cools completely. Put it in the fridge to make it cold, this is even better.<br /><br />Bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minute or until lightly golden brown across the whole cookie. You don't want it to be dark, but you want it to cook all the way.<br /><br />By not overcooking it, it will stay soft and chewy. By putting the balls of dough in the oven very cold, they will not melt around the outside but will spread out evenly in the oven.Samantha Kayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07207501371350128260noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3255107798769115220.post-16748728027840729892009-04-17T09:19:00.000-07:002012-02-20T13:23:32.231-08:00How to Make Chewy Chocolate Chip CookiesThere are several different ways you can make chocolate chip cookies. The most common are chewy, cakey, crispy, crunchy. I find it the most popular type of chocolate chip cookie is a chewy chocolate chip cookie. Here we'll show you how to make chewy chocolate chip cookies. <p class="MsoNormal">Follow this <a href="http://http//howtomakehomemadechocolatechipcookies.blogspot.com/2010/11/chocolate-chip-cookie-recipe.html">chocolate chip cookie recipe</a>. Basically, this will give you chewy chocolate chip cookies if you follow the recipe closely. However, sometimes people cut corners or make mistakes that make would-be chewy chocolate chip cookies hard, crispy, or crumbly. If you want to make sure they are chewy, follow these basic tips.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><?xml:namespace prefix = o /><o:p> </o:p>First, make sure you use butter or half butter half shortening. Make sure the butter is softened but not melted. Make sure it is at room temperature. Leaving it out for a few hours will give you the best results. Mix this with the sugar and brown sugar. You might want to add more brown sugar than regular sugar.</p> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmO3xi3JmVFSI1hz4Z3-isisEhlzmbNAi9fzWKQ-i590JmKsS7mFGwfa5ZIWGBE_2c_rIykgZTJh_vsHw1fvpE_H213VYffXpoifB36qYGtSUx_JzgYWNKaImzZtukAco7sRtw03mUKAo/s1600/chocolate.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; width: 302px; height: 247px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544656438836470466" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmO3xi3JmVFSI1hz4Z3-isisEhlzmbNAi9fzWKQ-i590JmKsS7mFGwfa5ZIWGBE_2c_rIykgZTJh_vsHw1fvpE_H213VYffXpoifB36qYGtSUx_JzgYWNKaImzZtukAco7sRtw03mUKAo/s400/chocolate.jpg" /></a> <p class="MsoNormal">Mix the butter and/or shortening and sugars well. Make sure there are no lumps of neither sugar nor butter or shortening. You need to make sure it is smooth, light, and fluffy. Be careful that there are no brown sugar clumps. Crumble the brown sugar with your hands after you measure it because brown sugar clumps easily.<br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">Next add the two eggs and teaspoon of vanilla. Mix it well but do not beat. Mix it just enough so that it is combined completely, but do not beat it. You do not want to add air to the eggs and batter which can be done easily if you beat it vigorously too long. This will produce cakey cookies and not chewy chocolate chip cookies. </p><p class="MsoNormal">Next, stir in the dry ingredients, and then stir in the chocolate chips. Refrigerate the dough for at least two hours or preferably overnight. Preheat the oven to 350° F. make sure it is completely preheated and that the dough is still cold. Make small 1 1/2 inch balls with the dough and space them about 2 inches apart on the pan. </p><p class="MsoNormal">The pan should be an ungreased cookie sheet. Make sure it is also cold. You could even put it in the refrigerator if you want. Don't make the balls until you are sure that when you're finished the oven will be preheated.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Put them in the oven for the right amount of time, about 8 to 12 minutes, and bake until golden brown. Make sure they are baked all the way, but not until they are dark just lightly golden brown. Remove them from the oven and let them sit on the pan to cool for five minutes. Then, remove them from the pan and transfer them onto a wire rack. Serve them warm or let them cool completely. </p><p class="MsoNormal">To keep them chewy, make sure that you don't put dough on a hot or warm pan.<span> </span>This will make them crispy along the edges. Follow these tips for great chewy chocolate chip cookies.<br /></p>Samantha Kayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07207501371350128260noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3255107798769115220.post-22989235685579079772009-04-01T08:03:00.000-07:002009-04-01T08:05:09.490-07:00Privacy Policy<div class="entry"> <div class="entry"> <div class="entry"> <div class="contenttext"> <p>This blog is owned and operated by <strong style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">HowtoMakeHomemadeChocolateChipCookies.Blogspot.com</span></strong><strong>.</strong> Your privacy on the Internet is of the utmost importance to us. Because we gather certain types of information about our users, we feel you should fully understand our policy and the terms and conditions surrounding the capture and use of that information. 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