cook’s illustrated’s perfect chocolate chip cookies If you’re at all familiar with my blog, you must have known that I would be all over Cooks Illustrated’s new chocolate chip cookie recipe. Not because it might become my new favorite – I knew beforehand that it wouldn’t. The thing is, I’m a major cookie dough eater. To me, the baked cookies are just a bonus dessert; the dough is the reason I make chocolate chip cookies. No, the real reason I wanted to try this recipe is because it has some interesting tricks in it, and I thought I might learn something. It also makes the recipe very easy – you just melt the butter, whisk in a few more ingredients, let it set, then stir in the remaining ingredients. Here are, for me, the things the recipe has against it. 1) The dough has a greasy texture from the melted butter. 2) It uses portions of eggs. You may have noticed that none of my complaints take issue with the outcome of the baked cookie? One year ago: Spinach Feta Pine Nut Tart and Dorie’s Perfect Party Cake 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
The 23 Genius Ways To Use An Ice Cube Tray | Top Food There is so many uses for the ice cube tray, athat you cannot just simply write it down. You never should use it just for ice, because, you are missing so much chances to make something new, and trilling. Since the summer is slowly coming, there are a lot way you can use ice tray and make the perfect snack maybe, or even a delicious desert. So, if you like some new ideas in your kitchen, you will love these food tips for sure then. Here are some uses for ice cube tray that you might not know. source
Chocolate Chip Cookie Day: Celebrate with 5 recipes! Happy National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day! Whether you're more of a crisp and crumbly kind of fan, or you prefer yours soft and chewy, this all-inclusive celebration requires only one thing: a sweet tooth. Oh, and plenty of chocolate. Ever wonder how the chocolate chip cookie came to be? The cookie was created in the 1930s by Ruth Wakefield at the Toll House Inn in Whitman, Mass. So what makes a cookie crisp or chewy? Fat is often key to texture, with recipes typically calling for butter, margarine or shortening: Butter-based cookies typically tend to be more crisp than those made using shortening (butter has a lower sharper melting point and can cause the dough to spread, shortening melts at a higher temperature to generally give cookies crisp edges and chewy centers), while margarine-based cookies often vary depending on the amount of water in the fat. Eggs are also important, whole eggs helping to puff up the cookie and soften texture. But enough science! Easy dinner recipes
Oreo Cheesecake Cookies If you know me, you know that I absolutely, positively love cheesecake. Cheesecake anything. Cheesecake everything. I have sampled countless different varieties of cheesecake from The Cheesecake Factory, and I always come back to the Oreo cheesecake. I love many of them, but I’m such a kid when it comes to Oreos and I totally adore them in my cheesecake. Truth be told, I was pretty darn tempted to totally ditch the actual cookies and just eat the cookie dough straight up out of the bowl. If you love cheesecake and/or Oreos, you will totally adore these cookies! One year ago: Irish Soda Bread SconesThree years ago: Golden Brioche Loaf Yield: About 1 dozen cookiesPrep Time: 20 minutesCook Time: 12 to 15 minutesTotal Time: 35 minutes Ingredients:½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature 3 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup all-purpose flour ½ cup mini chocolate chips 1 cup Oreo cookie crumbsDirections:1.
Fudge Topped Brownies I had LOTS of chocolate to bake up for our Decorators’ Show House party last week. I volunteer for this marvelous organization that raises funds for our county hospital…and this year our Show House is the Historic Schnull-Rauch home just north of downtown Indianapolis. 30+ interior decorators will transform this empty house into a dream home with the latest designer trends. But we get to throw a party before all the work begins…and guess who volunteered to bring chocolate dessert for 75? I don’t think anyone is surprised…yup, me. First up are these lovely First up are these lovely Fudge Topped Brownies with a decadent frosting that is just poured on top of the hot brownies. Bill sampled the edges as I trimmed these into bars for the serving platter. This month’s Chocolate Party theme is double chocolate…any recipe with two or more kinds of chocolate will suffice. Note: the linky party has disappeared, but if you’re interested in this group, head over to Roxana’s blog. (Linkup closed)
10 Most Popular DIY Sites | PartSelect.com By Steve Ash Got a project? Need inspiration or advice from pros? Looking for support from fellow do-it-yourselfers? Check out these top-rated do-it-yourself websites. Do It Yourself.com From washing machines to alternative finance, this site has it all! This list was created by comparing the number of visitors per month to various websites. 30 Favorite Christmas Cookies & Recipes For the first time that I can ever remember, I woke up yesterday on December 1st to look out the window and see the season’s first snow. The start of the holiday season doesn’t get much more perfect than the first snow on December 1st. Not for me anyway So it seems like a perfect time to share some of my all-time favorite Christmas cookie and holiday recipes. I absolutely love baking during December, and will be whipping up new cookies, candies and treats for you all month, along with some foodie gift ideas! Now without further ado, my favorite recipes for the holidays… Candy 1. Cookies 6. 10. 14. 18. 22. 26. Breads and Pastries 29. Wishing you a month full of baking fun! [email_link] | Print
Pip & Ebby - Pip & Ebby - Hot cocoa cookies I am a teeny bit obsessed with the cookies from the most recent issue of EveryDay with Rachael Ray magazine. This recipe is the second of many cookie recipes on my list to make this holiday season. Sweets are taking over my life! Just ask my coworkers. They get my leftovers, and I think they are starting to resent the way I am forcing them to eat sinful treats. I don't think I need to tell you that these were tasty. Ooey gooey chocolatey marshmallowy deliciousness. In a medium saucepan, melt together: 1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter 12 oz. chopped semisweet chocolate (bars) Stir frequently over medium heat until smooth. In a medium bowl, whisk together: 1 1/2 cups flour 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt Using an electric mixer, beat together: 1 1/4 cups light brown sugar 3 eggs, at room temperature 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract Beat on low speed until smooth, 2 minutes. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Enjoy!
Baked Pumpkin Donuts with Maple-Cinnamon Glaze Baked Pumpkin Donuts with Maple-Cinnamon Glaze My kids wanted donuts so I decided to bake some. I found a delicious looking recipe at Taste and Tell that look perfect. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves together until well combined. In another large bowl, cream together with a mixer, the brown sugar, butter, and pumpkin. Place the mixture into a large zip lock bag. Place into the oven and bake for 13-15 minutes or until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean. Meanwhile make the glaze. Place some wax paper under the wire rack. PrintSave Baked Pumpkin Donuts with Maple-Cinnamon Glaze Yield: 6 large donutsPrep Time: 15 min.Cook Time: 13-15 min.Total Time: 30 min.