Cookies

In double-boiler over simmering water, add… 12 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, cut into tablespoons Stir constantly until the mixure is melted and smooth then remove and let cool. In a medium bowl, stir… 2/3 cup all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt Using a stand mixer with the whisk attachment, beat… 3 eggs, large Gradually beat in… 1 cup granulated sugar ( or natural substitute such as stevia ) Increase the mixer speed to high and continue beating for 4-5 minutes. The mixture should appear light yet thick. ...

Sift… 3 cups all purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt In electric stand mixer, beat until light in color… 1 cup softened unsalted butter 1 cup white sugar Add and beat to combine… 1 egg, slightly beaten 1 tablespoon milk Put mixer on low-speed, gradually add flour mixture, and beat until the dough pulls away fom the side of the bowl. Dive the dough in half, wrap in waxed paper, pklace in fridge for at least 2 hours. ...

My version of the the DoubleTree Hotel Chocolate Chip Cookies that I found at Top Secret Recipes. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix… 3/4 cup dark brown sugar (packed) 3/4 cup sugar 1 cup unsalted butter (two sticks) 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice (optional) Add and continue mixing until smooth… 2 large eggs (slightly beaten) Sift… 1/2 cups oat flour (or rolled oats that have been ground in blender or food processor) 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon Combine sugar mixture with flour mixture then add… ...

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Mix… 1/4 cup honey (my original recipe called for vegetable oil) 1 3/4 cups unsalted butter (3 1/2 sticks) 2 cups dark brown sugar (packed) 1 cup sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla (pure) 2 large eggs (slightly beaten) Sift… 4 1/2 cups all purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder Combine sugar mixture with flour mixture then add… 2 cups coarsely chopped nuts (I prefer walnuts, but pecans or any combination will work) 2 cups (or 1 - 12 oz. package) milk chocolate chips (I have used dark chocolate as well) Bake approximately 10-12 minutes (maybe longer depending on the size of cookie - if the cookie is really large, say 1/4 cup, reduce the oven temperature to 350). When removing from oven, let sit on cookie sheet 5 minutes or so, then transfer to newspaper to cool. [ cookies that have a lot of oil, I always cool on newspaper ] ...