groom's cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 9 cups raisins, finely chopped
• 6 cups golden raisins
• 3 cups dried currants
• 1 1/2 pounds chopped candied citron
• 1/2 pound candied lemon peel
• 1/2 pound chopped candied orange peel
• 3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 4 teaspoons ground allspice
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground mace
• 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 2 cups butter
• 2 1/4 cups packed brown sugar
• 12 eggs, separated
• 1 cup
• 4 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate
• 1 cup molasses
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup hot water

Recipe

• in a large bowl, sift 3 cups flour with spices. in another bowl, mix raisins, sultana raisins, currants, citron, and citrus rinds; dredge with 1/3 cup flour. stir raisin mixture into the flour.
• in a very large bowl, cream the butter or margarine. beat in sugar, a small amount at a time. add beaten egg yolks, flour mixture, brandy, chocolate and molasses. beat egg whites until stiff, and fold them into the batter. dissolve baking soda in hot water and stir gently into batter. grease and flour 5 bread pans, and pour batter into prepared pans.
• bake at 275 degrees f (135 degrees c) for 4 hours. cool. cut into 275 to 300 slices; wrap each slice.

oooh baby chocolate prune cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 9 (1 ounce) squares bittersweet chocolate
• 2/3 cup unsalted butter
• 3 eggs
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup finely ground almonds
• 1/2 cup prunes, pitted and chopped
• 1/2 cup
• 3 tablespoons water

Recipe

• soak prunes overnight in brandy. melt chocolate and butter or margarine with water.
• in a large bowl, beat egg yolks and sugar until pale. stir in chocolate mixture. gently mix in flour and ground nuts. stir in prunes.
• in another bowl, beat egg whites to stiff peaks. carefully fold into cake mixture. pour into a greased 9 inch round cake tin.
• bake at 375 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 30 - 40 minutes. remove from oven, and cool on a wire rack. frost with chocolate ganache frosting.

Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies I

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup cocoa powder
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• in large bowl, beat butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until light and fluffy. combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt; stir into the butter mixture until well blended. mix in the chocolate chips and walnuts. drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
• bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or just until set. cool slightly on the cookie sheets before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Brooke's Best Bombshell Brownies

Ingredients

• Servings: 24
• 1 cup butter, melted
• 3 cups sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 4 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish.
• combine the melted butter, sugar, and vanilla in a large bowl. beat in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each, until thoroughly blended.
• sift the flour, cocoa powder, and salt in a bowl. gradually stir flour mixture into the egg mixture until blended. stir in the chocolate morsels. spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
• bake in preheated oven until an inserted toothpick comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. remove, and cool pan on wire rack before cutting.

Black Forest Cake Ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
• 1/2 cup kirschwasser
• 1/2 cup butter
• 3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 teaspoon strong brewed coffee
• 2 (14 ounce) cans pitted bing cherries, drained
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon kirschwasser
• 1 (1 ounce) square semisweet chocolate

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 10 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). line the bottoms of two 8 inch round pans with parchment paper circles. sift together flour, cocoa, baking soda and 1 teaspoon salt. set aside.
• cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. beat in eggs and vanilla. beat in flour mixture, alternating with buttermilk, until combined. pour into 2 round 8 inch pans.
• bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. cool completely. remove paper from the cakes. cut each layer in half, horizontally, making 4 layers total. sprinkle layers with the 1/2 cup kirshwasser.
• in a medium bowl, cream the butter until light and fluffy. add confectioners sugar, pinch of salt, and coffee; beat until smooth. if the consistency is too thick, add a couple teaspoons of cherry juice or milk. spread first layer of cake with 1/3 of the filling. top with 1/3 of the cherries. repeat with the remaining layers.
• in a separate bowl, whip the cream to stiff peaks. beat in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and 1 tablespoon kirshwasser. frost top and sides of cake. sprinkle with chocolate curls made by using a potato peeler on semisweet baking chocolate.

Zucchini Raspberry Cupcakes

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 2 cups shredded zucchini
• 1 1/4 cups fresh raspberries
• 1 cup chocolate chips

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease 24 muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.
• whisk together the flour, cocoa, and baking soda; set aside. beat the butter and sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until light-colored and fluffy. add the eggs one at a time, allowing each egg to blend into the butter mixture before adding the next. beat in the vanilla with the last egg. pour in the flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk, mixing until just incorporated. fold in the zucchini, raspberries, and chocolate chips, mixing just enough to evenly combine. spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each 3/4 full.
• bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

Ghirardelli® Triple Chocolate Truffle Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 3 cups ghirardelli semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
• 8 large eggs, chilled
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup ghirardelli milk chocolate chips
• 2 ounces ghirardelli chocolate baking bar, chilled

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 9 hrs 30 mins


• preheat the oven to 325 degrees f. arrange a rack in center of oven. butter the bottom and sides of a 9 by 2-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
• in the top of a double boiler or in a heatproof bowl over barely simmering water, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips and butter, stirring occasionally until smooth. cool slightly.
• meanwhile, in a large bowl with an electric mixer fitted with the whip attachment, whip the eggs and salt on medium speed until doubled in volume, about 5 minutes. gently fold the whipped eggs, a third at a time, into the melted chocolate. pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
• prepare a water bath for the cake by placing the cake pan in a larger pan, and filling the large pan halfway up the sides of the cake pan with hot, but not boiling water.
• bake for about 40 minutes, or until the cake pulls away from the sides of the pan and is set in the center. remove the pan from the water bath to a cooling rack, and cool the cake completely in the pan. cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. to remove the cake from the pan, dip the pan in warm water halfway up the sides and run a thin metal spatula around the inside of the pan. invert onto a plate to unmold and remove the parchment paper.
• to prepare the ganache, bring the heavy cream to a simmer in a small saucepan over low heat. pour the heated cream over the milk chocolate chips. stir gently until smooth and allow to cool slightly. when the ganache is still warm to the touch, pour over the top of cake and spread with an offset spatula to evenly cover (there will be some ganache leftover.)
• chill the cake until the ganache sets, about 30 minutes. to garnish, grate the chocolate bar on top of cake.

Best Brownies

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• frosting:
• 3 tablespoons butter, softened
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour an 8-inch square pan.
• in a large saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter. remove from heat, and stir in sugar, eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. beat in 1/3 cup cocoa, 1/2 cup flour, salt, and baking powder. spread batter into prepared pan.
• bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes. do not overcook.
• to make frosting: combine 3 tablespoons softened butter, 3 tablespoons cocoa, honey, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 cup confectioners' sugar. stir until smooth. frost brownies while they are still warm.

Mint Chocolate Fudge

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk, divided
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup confectioners' coating
• 1 tablespoon peppermint extract
• 1 drop green food coloring (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• line an 8 or 9 inch square pan with waxed paper.
• in heavy saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate chips with 1 cup sweetened condensed milk and vanilla. spread half of the mixture into prepared pan; chill 10 minutes, or until firm. reserve remaining chocolate mixture at room temperature.
• in another heavy saucepan over low heat, melt confectioners' coating with remaining sweetened condensed milk (mixture will be thick.) stir in peppermint extract and food coloring. spread this mixture on chilled chocolate layer; chill 10 minutes, or until firm.
• spread reserved chocolate mixture over the mint layer; chill 2 hours, or until firm.

Pecan Pie I

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup dark corn syrup
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons sifted all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
• 1 (9 inch) deep dish pie crust

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 55 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 5 mins


• preheat the oven to 350 degree f (175 degree c).
• in a medium bowl, mix together the sugar and flour until flour is blended in. stir in the eggs, corn syrup and vanilla. mix in the pecans and pour the filling into the pie crust.
• bake for 50 to 55 minutes in the preheated oven, until a knife inserted halfway between center and edge comes out clean. cool.

Whoopie Pies Vii

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease cookie sheets. sift together the 2 cups flour, baking soda,1/4 teaspoon salt, cocoa and 1 cup sugar. set aside.
• in a medium bowl stir together the egg, oil, 1 teaspoon vanilla and 3/4 cup of milk until well blended. gradually stir in the sifted dry ingredients. drop by tablespoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.
• bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, until firm. allow to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
• to make the filling: in a medium saucepan, whisk together the 1/2 cup of milk and 2 1/2 tablespoons flour. cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until thick. remove from heat set aside to cool. in a medium bowl, beat together the shortening, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 tablespoon vanilla. stir in the cooked milk mixture and beat for an additional 20 minutes, until really fluffy. sandwich filling between two cookies. enjoy!!

Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons hot water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• cream together the butter, sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. dissolve baking soda in hot water. add to batter along with salt. stir in flour, chocolate chips, and nuts. drop by large spoonfuls onto ungreased pans.
• bake for about 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are nicely browned.

Jellybean Bark

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 pound confectioners' coating
• 1 pound jellybeans

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins


• line a jelly roll pan with waxed paper and set aside.
• melt the confectioners' coating in the top of a double boiler over just-barely simmering water, stirring frequently and scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching. spread the melted confectioners' coating onto the prepared pan. sprinkle the jellybeans over the top.
• refrigerate at least 1 hour or until firm. break into pieces to serve.

Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies Ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup softened butter
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda.
• beat the butter, sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. beat in one egg until completely incorporated. beat in the last egg along with the vanilla. mix in the flour mixture until just incorporated. fold in the chocolate chips; mixing just enough to evenly combine. drop by heaped teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets.
• bake in the preheated oven until the edges are golden, 9 to 12 minutes. allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Chocolate Pecan Pie I

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
• 3 eggs
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup margarine, melted
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• 1 cup pecan halves
• 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 50 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 5 mins


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• beat eggs, sugar, salt, margarine, and syrup with hand beater. stir in pecans and chocolate chips. pour mixture into pie shell.
• bake until set, 40 to 50 minutes. cool.

Chewy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups quick-cooking oats
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 12 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• preheat the oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c).
• in a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and sugar until smooth. beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla. combine the flour, baking soda, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture until just blended. mix in the quick oats, walnuts, and chocolate chips. drop by heaping spoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets.
• bake for 12 minutes in the preheated oven. allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons hot water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• cream together the butter, sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. dissolve baking soda in hot water. add to batter along with salt. stir in flour, chocolate chips, and nuts. drop by large spoonfuls onto ungreased pans.
• bake for about 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are nicely browned.

Jellybean Bark

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 pound confectioners' coating
• 1 pound jellybeans

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins


• line a jelly roll pan with waxed paper and set aside.
• melt the confectioners' coating in the top of a double boiler over just-barely simmering water, stirring frequently and scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching. spread the melted confectioners' coating onto the prepared pan. sprinkle the jellybeans over the top.
• refrigerate at least 1 hour or until firm. break into pieces to serve.

Chocolate Pecan Pie I

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
• 3 eggs
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup margarine, melted
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• 1 cup pecan halves
• 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 50 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 5 mins


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• beat eggs, sugar, salt, margarine, and syrup with hand beater. stir in pecans and chocolate chips. pour mixture into pie shell.
• bake until set, 40 to 50 minutes. cool.

Best Big, Fat, Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 egg
• 1 egg yolk
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• preheat the oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper.
• sift together the flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.
• in a medium bowl, cream together the melted butter, brown sugar and sugar until well blended. beat in the vanilla, egg, and egg yolk until light and creamy. mix in the sifted ingredients until just blended. stir in the chocolate chips by hand using a wooden spoon. drop cookie dough 1/4 cup at a time onto the prepared cookie sheets. cookies should be about 3 inches apart.
• bake for 15 to 17 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the edges are lightly toasted. cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Chocolate-orange Tofu Pie

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 (16 ounce) package silken tofu
• 5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 tablespoons coffee flavored liqueur
• 1/4 teaspoon orange oil
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 5 teaspoons cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
• 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 4 hrs 40 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• in a large bowl, using an electric mixer or stand mixer, whip the cream cheese and tofu until smooth. add the cocoa powder, sugar, vanilla, coffee liqueur, orange oil, honey, and vinegar; beat until smooth. fold in half of the chocolate chips, then pour the batter into the pie shell, sprinkle with the remaining chocolate chips.
• bake in preheated oven until set, about 25 minutes. cool to room temperature and then refrigerate until cold before serving, at least 4 hours.

S'mores Nachos

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 6 ounces cinnamon graham crackers
• 5 mission® soft taco size flour tortillas
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1 (10 ounce) jar chocolate sauce
• 1 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f. using a food processor, process the graham crackers into fine crumbs. cut each tortilla into 8 equal size wedges. dip wedges into melted butter and then into cracker crumbs.
• spread out tortillas onto a baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes. turn chips over and bake for another 5 minutes or until golden.
• pile chips onto an oven safe platter, drizzle with chocolate sauce and sprinkle with marshmallows.
• (optional) return platter to the oven until marshmallows are lightly browned.

Brooke's Best Bombshell Brownies

Ingredients

• Servings: 24
• 1 cup butter, melted
• 3 cups sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 4 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish.
• combine the melted butter, sugar, and vanilla in a large bowl. beat in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each, until thoroughly blended.
• sift the flour, cocoa powder, and salt in a bowl. gradually stir flour mixture into the egg mixture until blended. stir in the chocolate morsels. spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
• bake in preheated oven until an inserted toothpick comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. remove, and cool pan on wire rack before cutting.

Best Big, Fat, Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 egg
• 1 egg yolk
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• preheat the oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper.
• sift together the flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.
• in a medium bowl, cream together the melted butter, brown sugar and sugar until well blended. beat in the vanilla, egg, and egg yolk until light and creamy. mix in the sifted ingredients until just blended. stir in the chocolate chips by hand using a wooden spoon. drop cookie dough 1/4 cup at a time onto the prepared cookie sheets. cookies should be about 3 inches apart.
• bake for 15 to 17 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the edges are lightly toasted. cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Brooke's Best Bombshell Brownies

Ingredients

• Servings: 24
• 1 cup butter, melted
• 3 cups sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 4 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish.
• combine the melted butter, sugar, and vanilla in a large bowl. beat in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each, until thoroughly blended.
• sift the flour, cocoa powder, and salt in a bowl. gradually stir flour mixture into the egg mixture until blended. stir in the chocolate morsels. spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
• bake in preheated oven until an inserted toothpick comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. remove, and cool pan on wire rack before cutting.

Best Brownies

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• frosting:
• 3 tablespoons butter, softened
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour an 8-inch square pan.
• in a large saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter. remove from heat, and stir in sugar, eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. beat in 1/3 cup cocoa, 1/2 cup flour, salt, and baking powder. spread batter into prepared pan.
• bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes. do not overcook.
• to make frosting: combine 3 tablespoons softened butter, 3 tablespoons cocoa, honey, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 cup confectioners' sugar. stir until smooth. frost brownies while they are still warm.

Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons hot water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• cream together the butter, sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. dissolve baking soda in hot water. add to batter along with salt. stir in flour, chocolate chips, and nuts. drop by large spoonfuls onto ungreased pans.
• bake for about 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are nicely browned.

Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies Ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup softened butter
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda.
• beat the butter, sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. beat in one egg until completely incorporated. beat in the last egg along with the vanilla. mix in the flour mixture until just incorporated. fold in the chocolate chips; mixing just enough to evenly combine. drop by heaped teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets.
• bake in the preheated oven until the edges are golden, 9 to 12 minutes. allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons hot water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• cream together the butter, sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. dissolve baking soda in hot water. add to batter along with salt. stir in flour, chocolate chips, and nuts. drop by large spoonfuls onto ungreased pans.
• bake for about 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are nicely browned.

Brooke's Best Bombshell Brownies

Ingredients

• Servings: 24
• 1 cup butter, melted
• 3 cups sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 4 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish.
• combine the melted butter, sugar, and vanilla in a large bowl. beat in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each, until thoroughly blended.
• sift the flour, cocoa powder, and salt in a bowl. gradually stir flour mixture into the egg mixture until blended. stir in the chocolate morsels. spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
• bake in preheated oven until an inserted toothpick comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. remove, and cool pan on wire rack before cutting.

S'mores Nachos

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 6 ounces cinnamon graham crackers
• 5 mission® soft taco size flour tortillas
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1 (10 ounce) jar chocolate sauce
• 1 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f. using a food processor, process the graham crackers into fine crumbs. cut each tortilla into 8 equal size wedges. dip wedges into melted butter and then into cracker crumbs.
• spread out tortillas onto a baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes. turn chips over and bake for another 5 minutes or until golden.
• pile chips onto an oven safe platter, drizzle with chocolate sauce and sprinkle with marshmallows.
• (optional) return platter to the oven until marshmallows are lightly browned.

Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies I

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup cocoa powder
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• in large bowl, beat butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until light and fluffy. combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt; stir into the butter mixture until well blended. mix in the chocolate chips and walnuts. drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
• bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or just until set. cool slightly on the cookie sheets before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Best Brownies

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• frosting:
• 3 tablespoons butter, softened
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour an 8-inch square pan.
• in a large saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter. remove from heat, and stir in sugar, eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. beat in 1/3 cup cocoa, 1/2 cup flour, salt, and baking powder. spread batter into prepared pan.
• bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes. do not overcook.
• to make frosting: combine 3 tablespoons softened butter, 3 tablespoons cocoa, honey, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 cup confectioners' sugar. stir until smooth. frost brownies while they are still warm.

Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies I

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup cocoa powder
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• in large bowl, beat butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until light and fluffy. combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt; stir into the butter mixture until well blended. mix in the chocolate chips and walnuts. drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
• bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or just until set. cool slightly on the cookie sheets before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Creme De Menthe Grasshopper Pie

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 25 chocolate sandwich cookies
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 2 cups marshmallow creme
• 1/4 cup creme de menthe liqueur
• 2 cups whipping cream

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 45 mins


• crush cookies and set aside 1/4 cup of crumbs. place remaining crumbs in a medium bowl and mix in melted butter. press mixture firmly into bottom and sides of a 9 inch springform pan.
• in a large mixing bowl, whip together marshmallow creme and creme de menthe until smooth. in a separate bowl, whip cream until soft peaks form, then fold into marshmallow mixture. pour mixture into pan and sprinkle reserved cookie crumbs on top. freeze at least 2 hours, until firm. remove from freezer 20 minutes before serving to soften slightly.

Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies I

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup cocoa powder
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• in large bowl, beat butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until light and fluffy. combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt; stir into the butter mixture until well blended. mix in the chocolate chips and walnuts. drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
• bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or just until set. cool slightly on the cookie sheets before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Quick Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 1/2 cups sifted pastry flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup water
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup vinegar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). have ready an un-greased 8 inch square pan.
• sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt into an un-greased pan. make a well in the center and pour in the water, oil, vinegar and vanilla. mix until blended.
• bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. allow to cool.

Chewy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups quick-cooking oats
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 12 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• preheat the oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c).
• in a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and sugar until smooth. beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla. combine the flour, baking soda, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture until just blended. mix in the quick oats, walnuts, and chocolate chips. drop by heaping spoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets.
• bake for 12 minutes in the preheated oven. allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Chewy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups quick-cooking oats
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 12 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• preheat the oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c).
• in a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and sugar until smooth. beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla. combine the flour, baking soda, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture until just blended. mix in the quick oats, walnuts, and chocolate chips. drop by heaping spoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets.
• bake for 12 minutes in the preheated oven. allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Creme De Menthe Grasshopper Pie

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 25 chocolate sandwich cookies
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 2 cups marshmallow creme
• 1/4 cup creme de menthe liqueur
• 2 cups whipping cream

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 45 mins


• crush cookies and set aside 1/4 cup of crumbs. place remaining crumbs in a medium bowl and mix in melted butter. press mixture firmly into bottom and sides of a 9 inch springform pan.
• in a large mixing bowl, whip together marshmallow creme and creme de menthe until smooth. in a separate bowl, whip cream until soft peaks form, then fold into marshmallow mixture. pour mixture into pan and sprinkle reserved cookie crumbs on top. freeze at least 2 hours, until firm. remove from freezer 20 minutes before serving to soften slightly.

Quick Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 1/2 cups sifted pastry flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup water
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup vinegar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). have ready an un-greased 8 inch square pan.
• sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt into an un-greased pan. make a well in the center and pour in the water, oil, vinegar and vanilla. mix until blended.
• bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. allow to cool.

Welfare Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons distilled vinegar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups water

Recipe

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
• in a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa, salt and baking soda. make a well in the center, and pour in the oil, vinegar, water and vanilla.
• mix well, then pour into a 9x13 inch pan. bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Welfare Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons distilled vinegar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups water

Recipe

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
• in a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa, salt and baking soda. make a well in the center, and pour in the oil, vinegar, water and vanilla.
• mix well, then pour into a 9x13 inch pan. bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Best Brownies

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• frosting:
• 3 tablespoons butter, softened
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour an 8-inch square pan.
• in a large saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter. remove from heat, and stir in sugar, eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. beat in 1/3 cup cocoa, 1/2 cup flour, salt, and baking powder. spread batter into prepared pan.
• bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes. do not overcook.
• to make frosting: combine 3 tablespoons softened butter, 3 tablespoons cocoa, honey, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 cup confectioners' sugar. stir until smooth. frost brownies while they are still warm.

Candy Ice Cream

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups candy-coated chocolate pieces
• 1 pinch salt
• 2 cups milk

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs 5 mins


• combine whipped topping, condensed milk, sugar, vanilla, candy and salt in the freezer canister of an ice cream maker, stir. insert paddle, and fill with enough milk to reach 1 inch from top of canister (may be more or less than 2 cups). freeze according to manufacturer's directions. (to freeze without an ice cream maker, use a 2 quart plastic container, fill with milk to two inches from the top and freeze in freezer, stirring every 15 minutes until hard.)

Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies Ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup softened butter
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda.
• beat the butter, sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. beat in one egg until completely incorporated. beat in the last egg along with the vanilla. mix in the flour mixture until just incorporated. fold in the chocolate chips; mixing just enough to evenly combine. drop by heaped teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets.
• bake in the preheated oven until the edges are golden, 9 to 12 minutes. allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies Ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup softened butter
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda.
• beat the butter, sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. beat in one egg until completely incorporated. beat in the last egg along with the vanilla. mix in the flour mixture until just incorporated. fold in the chocolate chips; mixing just enough to evenly combine. drop by heaped teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets.
• bake in the preheated oven until the edges are golden, 9 to 12 minutes. allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Best Big, Fat, Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 egg
• 1 egg yolk
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• preheat the oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper.
• sift together the flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.
• in a medium bowl, cream together the melted butter, brown sugar and sugar until well blended. beat in the vanilla, egg, and egg yolk until light and creamy. mix in the sifted ingredients until just blended. stir in the chocolate chips by hand using a wooden spoon. drop cookie dough 1/4 cup at a time onto the prepared cookie sheets. cookies should be about 3 inches apart.
• bake for 15 to 17 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the edges are lightly toasted. cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Chocolate Snaps Sugar Cookie

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons margarine
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 12 mins Ready Time: 32 mins


• sift together the flour, baking soda and salt; set aside. in a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt margarine. stir in cocoa, remove from heat and set aside to cool. in a large bowl, cream together the butter, 1 cup sugar and brown sugar until fluffy. beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the cocoa mixture and the vanilla. blend in the sifted ingredients to form a soft dough. cover dough and refrigerate for at least an hour or two.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). roll chilled dough into 1 inch balls, roll them in the remaining sugar and place them 2 to 3 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
• bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons hot water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• cream together the butter, sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. dissolve baking soda in hot water. add to batter along with salt. stir in flour, chocolate chips, and nuts. drop by large spoonfuls onto ungreased pans.
• bake for about 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are nicely browned.

Best Brownies

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• frosting:
• 3 tablespoons butter, softened
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour an 8-inch square pan.
• in a large saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter. remove from heat, and stir in sugar, eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. beat in 1/3 cup cocoa, 1/2 cup flour, salt, and baking powder. spread batter into prepared pan.
• bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes. do not overcook.
• to make frosting: combine 3 tablespoons softened butter, 3 tablespoons cocoa, honey, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 cup confectioners' sugar. stir until smooth. frost brownies while they are still warm.

Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons hot water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• cream together the butter, sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. dissolve baking soda in hot water. add to batter along with salt. stir in flour, chocolate chips, and nuts. drop by large spoonfuls onto ungreased pans.
• bake for about 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are nicely browned.

Milk Chocolate Bundt Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 20
• 7 ounces milk chocolate candy bar or morsels
• 1/2 cup chocolate syrup
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 3/4 cups all purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup lactaid® chocolate milk

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f. grease and lightly flour a 10-inch bundt pan. set aside.
• melt chocolate with chocolate syrup in a small saucepan over low heat. set aside.
• cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. add eggs, one at a time. mix well after each addition. add vanilla and chocolate mixture. mix well.
• add flour, salt and baking soda. mix well. add lactaid® chocolate milk and stir until well blended.
• pour batter into prepared bundt pan. bake in preheated 350 degrees f oven 60 to 70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. remove cake from oven and cool on a wire rack 15 to 20 minutes. invert pan to place cake on a serving platter and cool completely. dust with powdered sugar as a garnish, if desired.

Chewy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups quick-cooking oats
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 12 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• preheat the oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c).
• in a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and sugar until smooth. beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla. combine the flour, baking soda, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture until just blended. mix in the quick oats, walnuts, and chocolate chips. drop by heaping spoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets.
• bake for 12 minutes in the preheated oven. allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Candy Ice Cream

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups candy-coated chocolate pieces
• 1 pinch salt
• 2 cups milk

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs 5 mins


• combine whipped topping, condensed milk, sugar, vanilla, candy and salt in the freezer canister of an ice cream maker, stir. insert paddle, and fill with enough milk to reach 1 inch from top of canister (may be more or less than 2 cups). freeze according to manufacturer's directions. (to freeze without an ice cream maker, use a 2 quart plastic container, fill with milk to two inches from the top and freeze in freezer, stirring every 15 minutes until hard.)

Milk Chocolate Bundt Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 20
• 7 ounces milk chocolate candy bar or morsels
• 1/2 cup chocolate syrup
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 3/4 cups all purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup lactaid® chocolate milk

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f. grease and lightly flour a 10-inch bundt pan. set aside.
• melt chocolate with chocolate syrup in a small saucepan over low heat. set aside.
• cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. add eggs, one at a time. mix well after each addition. add vanilla and chocolate mixture. mix well.
• add flour, salt and baking soda. mix well. add lactaid® chocolate milk and stir until well blended.
• pour batter into prepared bundt pan. bake in preheated 350 degrees f oven 60 to 70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. remove cake from oven and cool on a wire rack 15 to 20 minutes. invert pan to place cake on a serving platter and cool completely. dust with powdered sugar as a garnish, if desired.

Chewy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups quick-cooking oats
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 12 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• preheat the oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c).
• in a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and sugar until smooth. beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla. combine the flour, baking soda, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture until just blended. mix in the quick oats, walnuts, and chocolate chips. drop by heaping spoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets.
• bake for 12 minutes in the preheated oven. allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Candy Ice Cream

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups candy-coated chocolate pieces
• 1 pinch salt
• 2 cups milk

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs 5 mins


• combine whipped topping, condensed milk, sugar, vanilla, candy and salt in the freezer canister of an ice cream maker, stir. insert paddle, and fill with enough milk to reach 1 inch from top of canister (may be more or less than 2 cups). freeze according to manufacturer's directions. (to freeze without an ice cream maker, use a 2 quart plastic container, fill with milk to two inches from the top and freeze in freezer, stirring every 15 minutes until hard.)

Best Brownies

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• frosting:
• 3 tablespoons butter, softened
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour an 8-inch square pan.
• in a large saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter. remove from heat, and stir in sugar, eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. beat in 1/3 cup cocoa, 1/2 cup flour, salt, and baking powder. spread batter into prepared pan.
• bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes. do not overcook.
• to make frosting: combine 3 tablespoons softened butter, 3 tablespoons cocoa, honey, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 cup confectioners' sugar. stir until smooth. frost brownies while they are still warm.

Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies Ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup softened butter
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda.
• beat the butter, sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. beat in one egg until completely incorporated. beat in the last egg along with the vanilla. mix in the flour mixture until just incorporated. fold in the chocolate chips; mixing just enough to evenly combine. drop by heaped teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets.
• bake in the preheated oven until the edges are golden, 9 to 12 minutes. allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Chocolate Orange Flavored Mousse

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 3 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 orange, zested
• 10 eggs, separated
• 2/3 cup chopped almonds

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 8 hrs


• in a small saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate with water, stirring until smooth. remove from heat, stir in orange zest, and let cool.
• beat egg whites until stiff. beat egg yolks into cooled chocolate. beat a small amount of whites into chocolate with almonds. fold in remaining egg whites. chill in individual serving dishes 8 hours or overnight before serving.

Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies I

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup cocoa powder
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• in large bowl, beat butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until light and fluffy. combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt; stir into the butter mixture until well blended. mix in the chocolate chips and walnuts. drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
• bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or just until set. cool slightly on the cookie sheets before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Black Forest Cake Ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
• 1/2 cup kirschwasser
• 1/2 cup butter
• 3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 teaspoon strong brewed coffee
• 2 (14 ounce) cans pitted bing cherries, drained
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon kirschwasser
• 1 (1 ounce) square semisweet chocolate

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 10 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). line the bottoms of two 8 inch round pans with parchment paper circles. sift together flour, cocoa, baking soda and 1 teaspoon salt. set aside.
• cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. beat in eggs and vanilla. beat in flour mixture, alternating with buttermilk, until combined. pour into 2 round 8 inch pans.
• bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. cool completely. remove paper from the cakes. cut each layer in half, horizontally, making 4 layers total. sprinkle layers with the 1/2 cup kirshwasser.
• in a medium bowl, cream the butter until light and fluffy. add confectioners sugar, pinch of salt, and coffee; beat until smooth. if the consistency is too thick, add a couple teaspoons of cherry juice or milk. spread first layer of cake with 1/3 of the filling. top with 1/3 of the cherries. repeat with the remaining layers.
• in a separate bowl, whip the cream to stiff peaks. beat in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and 1 tablespoon kirshwasser. frost top and sides of cake. sprinkle with chocolate curls made by using a potato peeler on semisweet baking chocolate.

Brooke's Best Bombshell Brownies

Ingredients

• Servings: 24
• 1 cup butter, melted
• 3 cups sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 4 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish.
• combine the melted butter, sugar, and vanilla in a large bowl. beat in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each, until thoroughly blended.
• sift the flour, cocoa powder, and salt in a bowl. gradually stir flour mixture into the egg mixture until blended. stir in the chocolate morsels. spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
• bake in preheated oven until an inserted toothpick comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. remove, and cool pan on wire rack before cutting.

Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies Ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup softened butter
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda.
• beat the butter, sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. beat in one egg until completely incorporated. beat in the last egg along with the vanilla. mix in the flour mixture until just incorporated. fold in the chocolate chips; mixing just enough to evenly combine. drop by heaped teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets.
• bake in the preheated oven until the edges are golden, 9 to 12 minutes. allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Blender Chocolate Mousse

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (12 ounce) package semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup hot milk (160 degrees f/71 degrees c)
• 3 tablespoons brandy

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins


• in an electric blender container, combine chocolate chips, sugar and eggs. blend. add hot milk and brandy. blend until smooth. pour into 8 demitasse cups or other small serving cups and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Chewy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups quick-cooking oats
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 12 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• preheat the oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c).
• in a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and sugar until smooth. beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla. combine the flour, baking soda, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture until just blended. mix in the quick oats, walnuts, and chocolate chips. drop by heaping spoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets.
• bake for 12 minutes in the preheated oven. allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Chocolate Cupcakes With Caramel Frosting

Ingredients

• Servings: 15
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons grape jelly
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1/3 cup half-and-half cream
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 40 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease 15 muffin cups or line with paper baking cups.
• in a large bowl, stir together the sugar, flour, cocoa, and baking soda. make a well in the center, and pour in the water, grape jelly, mayonnaise, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla. mix just until blended. spoon the batter into the prepared cups, dividing evenly.
• bake in the preheated oven until the tops spring back when lightly pressed, 20 to 25 minutes. cool in the pan set over a wire rack. when cool, arrange the cupcakes on a serving platter.
• make the frosting while the cupcakes cool. combine the butter, half-and-half and brown sugar in a medium saucepan. bring to a boil, stirring frequently. remove from the heat and stir in the confectioners' sugar and vanilla. set the pan over a bowl of ice water and whisk or beat with an electric mixer until fluffy. frost cupcakes when they are completely cool.

Best Brownies

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• frosting:
• 3 tablespoons butter, softened
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour an 8-inch square pan.
• in a large saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter. remove from heat, and stir in sugar, eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. beat in 1/3 cup cocoa, 1/2 cup flour, salt, and baking powder. spread batter into prepared pan.
• bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes. do not overcook.
• to make frosting: combine 3 tablespoons softened butter, 3 tablespoons cocoa, honey, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 cup confectioners' sugar. stir until smooth. frost brownies while they are still warm.