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milk-chocolate cookies. October 10, 2010

these are my  f a v o r i t e  cookie.  of the ones i’ve made.  i could make them over { and } over { and } over again.  yum. 

milk-chocolate cookies.

from martha stewart.

ingredients:

  • 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:

    1. 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.
    2. 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.
    3. 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.
     

    2 Responses to “milk-chocolate cookies.”

    1. Oooo, girl….I can’t tell whether it’s your photographs or your food, but all of your foodstuffs look so delicious! I guess that since you’re behind it all, it’s all you and your skill ;] These cookies look great…

    2. Eliana Says:

      WOW – I can’t take my eyes off these cookies. They look amazing and I will certainly be making them this weekend. Thanks for always being the source of great inspiration :)


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