Best Blog of Chocolat Recipes: July 2016

Sunday, July 31, 2016

chocolate chip crumble

Ingredients

Servings: 1
2 cups stick margarine
2 cups packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

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preheat the oven to 300 degrees f (150 degrees c).
in a large bowl, with a pastry blender, blend together the margarine, brown sugar and vanilla. mix in the flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. stir in the chocolate chips and if desired, walnuts. press the mixture into an ungreased 9x13 inch pan. it should press together like a cheesecake crust.
bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until the edges begin to brown. cut into bars while still a bit warm. leave in the pan until completely cool, or the cookies will fall apart.

Self-filled Cupcakes I

Ingredients

Servings: 1
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 (18.25 ounce) package chocolate cake mix

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preheat the oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c), or to the temperature recommended on the cake mix package.
prepare chocolate cake mix according to package directions, but do not bake. in separate bowl cream together cream cheese and sugar until smooth. beat in the egg until well blended, then stir in chocolate chips.
line cupcake tins with cupcake papers. fill 2/3 full with chocolate cake batter. add 1 teaspoon cream cheese mixture to the center, and top with more cake batter.
bake according to package directions for cupcakes. cool and frost with chocolate or cream cheese frosting.

chocolate chocolate chip cookies i

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Servings: 4
1 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups white 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)

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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 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 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 white sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 egg
1 egg yolk
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

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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 white 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 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.

Simple 'n' Delicious Chocolate Cake

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Servings: 1
1 cup white sugar
1 1/8 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup cold, strong, brewed coffee

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour an 8 inch pan. sift together flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt. set aside.
in a medium bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. add egg and vanilla and beat well. add flour mixture, alternating with coffee. beat until just incorporated.
bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 35 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.

fudge truffle cheesecake

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Servings: 14
1 1/2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/3 cup butter, softened
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

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preheat oven to 300 degrees f (150 degrees c).
in a large mixing bowl, mix together crushed vanilla wafers, confectioners' sugar, cocoa, and butter by hand. press ingredients into a 9-inch springform pan.
in the top of a double boiler, melt the chocolate chips, making sure that they are very smooth.
in a large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy with an electric mixer. gradually beat in condensed milk until smooth. mix in melted chocolate, eggs, and vanilla. beat with electric mixer on low speed until the ingredients are thoroughly blended. pour the filling into the prepared crust.
bake at 300 degrees f (150 degrees c) for 55 minutes. the cake will seem underbaked in the center, but will continue to cook after you remove it from the oven.
allow to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for several hours before serving.

bohemia cookies

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Servings: 2
1 cup shortening
1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup ground walnuts
6 ounces milk chocolate, grated

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preheat oven to 250 degrees f (120 degrees c).
in a medium bowl, cream together the shortening and confectioners' sugar until smooth. stir in the vanilla and salt. mix in flour, walnuts and grated chocolate until well blended. drop by teaspoonfuls ungreased cookie sheets.
bake for 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, or until firm. remove from baking sheets to cool on wire racks.

Coffee Butter Frosting

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Servings: 2
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 tablespoon strong brewed coffee

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in a small bowl, stir together the confectioners sugar and cocoa powder. in another bowl, beat the butter until creamy, gradually beat in the sugar mixture, being sure to scrape the bottom of the bowl, occasionally. finally stir in the coffee, and beat until smooth.

black forest cake ii

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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 white 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

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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.

Grandma's Moist Cake

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Servings: 3
1 cup butter
2 cups white sugar
4 eggs
2 1/2 cups self-rising flour
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour three 8 inch pans.
in a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. beat in the eggs, one at a time. combine the milk and vanilla, add alternately to the creamed mixture with the flour, ending with the flour. mix only as much as necessary. pour into the prepared pans.
bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven. cake will pull away from the sides of the pan slightly when done. allow cakes to cool in the pans for a few minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.

chocolate chocolate chip cookies i

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Servings: 4
1 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups white 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)

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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 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.

moon pies

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Servings: 1
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup boiling water
1/2 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 pinch salt
1 cup milk
3/4 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease cookie sheets. in a small bowl, stir together the cocoa and boiling water. let cool for 5 minutes.
in a medium bowl, cream together 1/2 cup shortening and white sugar. beat in the eggs one at a time then stir in the vanilla extract and cocoa mixture. combine 2 2/3 cups flour with baking powder, baking soda and salt; stir into the sugar mixture alternately with the buttermilk. drop by rounded tablespoons 2 inches apart the prepared cookie sheets.
bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, until firm. to make the filling: in a small saucepan, stir together remaining flour and pinch of salt. gradually whisk in the milk. cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thick, about 5 to 7 minutes. remove from heat, cover and refrigerate. in a medium bowl, cream together 3/4 cup of shortening and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. gradually add the vanilla and the milk mixture and beat until fluffy. sandwich filling between cookies.

wacky cake viii

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Servings: 1
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon vinegar
6 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup water

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
sift flour, sugar, salt, soda, and cocoa together into an 8x8 inch ungreased cake pan. make three depressions. pour oil into one well, vinegar into second, and vanilla into third well. pour water over all, and stir well with fork.
bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 30 to 40 minutes, or until tooth pick inserted comes out clean. frost with your favorite icing.

Chocolate Surprise Cupcakes

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Servings: 24
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking soda
2/3 cup vegetable oil
2 cups water
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 egg
1/2 cup white sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). line 24 muffin cups with paper liners.
in a large bowl, mix together flour, 2 cups sugar, cocoa, 1 teaspoon salt and baking soda. stir in oil, water, vinegar and vanilla until blended. pour mixture into prepared muffin cups, filling each 2/3 full.
to make the filling: in a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese, egg, 1/2 cup sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt until light and fluffy. stir in chocolate chips. drop a heaping teaspoonful of the cream cheese mixture into each cupcake. bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. allow to cool.

White Chocolate Cake

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Servings: 1
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 (1 ounce) squares white chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup hot water
1 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups white sugar
3 eggs
1 cup buttermilk
6 (1 ounce) squares white chocolate, chopped
2 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). sift together the 2 1/2 cups flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. set aside.
in small saucepan, melt 6 ounces white chocolate and hot water over low heat. stir until smooth, and allow to cool to room temperature.
in a large bowl, cream 1 cup butter and 1 1/2 cup sugar until light and fluffy. add eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition. stir in flour mixture alternately with buttermilk. mix in melted white chocolate.
pour batter into two 9 inch round cake pans. bake for 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven, until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
to make frosting: in a medium bowl, combine 6 ounces white chocolate, 2 1/2 tablespoons flour and 1 cup milk. cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is very thick. cool completely.
in large bowl, cream 1 cup butter, 1 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla; beat until light and fluffy. gradually add cooled white chocolate mixture. beat at high speed until it is the consistency of whipped cream. spread between layers, on top and sides of cake.

mark's delight

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Servings: 40
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 tablespoons
1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup golden raisin and cherry dried fruit mix

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preheat the oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
in a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar and white sugar until smooth. beat in the egg and . combine the flour and baking soda; stir into the sugar mixture. mix in the chocolate chips and dried fruit mix. drop dough by teaspoonfuls ungreased cookie sheets. cookies should be about 2 inches apart.
bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, cookies taste best when taken from the oven while still slightly doughy. cool on cookie sheets for a few minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.

Boston Cream Pie Ii

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Servings: 1
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup milk
1/3 cup shortening
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups milk
2 egg yolks
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup confectioners' sugar
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons hot water

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour one 9 inch round cake pan.
beat the flour, 1 cup sugar, baking powder, salt, 3/4 cup milk, shortening, 1 egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla at low speed, scraping bowl constantly for 30 seconds. beat on high speed, scraping bowl occasionally for 3 minutes. pour batter into the prepared pan.
bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 30 to 35 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted near the center comes out clean. remove from the pan and let cool on a wire rack.
to make the cream filling: in a 2 quart saucepan, mix 1/3 cup of the sugar, the cornstarch and salt. stir in the milk gradually and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and boils. boil and stir 1 minute. stir at least 1/2 of the mixture slowly into the egg yolks. return egg yolk mixture to the saucepan and boil and stir for 1 minute. remove from heat and stir in the 2 teaspoons vanilla. let cool to room temperature.
to make chocolate glaze: heat the chocolate and butter or margarine over low heat until melted. remove from the heat and stir in the confectioners' sugar, and vanilla. stir in the water, one teaspoon at a time, until glaze is of desired consistency.
to assemble the cake: split the cooled cake in half to make 2 thin layers. fill the layers with the filling. then spread the chocolate glaze over the top. refrigerate any leftover cake.

Brooke's Best Bombshell Brownies

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Servings: 24
1 cup butter, melted
3 cups white 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

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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 Pavlova

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Servings: 8
6 egg whites
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon vinegar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 (1 ounce) squares bittersweet chocolate, melted
3 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
1 1/2 cups whipping cream
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1 (1 ounce) square bittersweet chocolate, melted

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preheat oven to 275 degrees f (135 degrees c).
beat together egg whites, salt, and cream of tartar to soft peaks in a large bowl. beat in sugar, about three tablespoons at a time, until stiff and glossy peaks form. sift cocoa and cornstarch over egg whites, and gently fold in. gently fold in vinegar, vanilla, and melted chocolate.
line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and spread the meringue into an eight inch circle. bake in the center of the oven for 1 1/2 hours until the outside is crispy and the center is soft. using a metal spatula, loosen the meringue from the parchment paper, and remove to cool on a wire rack. allow to cool completely, about one hour.
whip cream with the sugar, and spread over the meringue. arrange strawberries decoratively over the top, and drizzle with chocolate.

chewy chocolate chip oatmeal cookies

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Servings: 3
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup white 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

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preheat the oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c).
in a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and white 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 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.

Marble Cake I

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Servings: 1
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour a 9 inch round pan.
place flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, butter or margarine, eggs, vanilla, and milk into mixing bowl. beat slowly to moisten, then beat with an electric mixer at medium speed for about 2 minutes until smooth. reserve 3/4 cup batter; pour the remainder into pan.
stir cocoa into the 3/4 cup reserved batter. drop by spoonfuls over top of white batter. using a knife, swirl the cocoa batter into the white batter to incorporate it in a marble effect.
bake in preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, until an inserted wooden pick comes out clean.

Cheese Pie

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Servings: 1
1 (6 ounce) package chocolate covered creamy mints
4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup white sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
with an electric mixer beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. stir in the vanilla. pour filling into the crust.
chop frozen junior mints and sprinkle over top of filling. bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 40 to 45 minutes or until just set. cool on wire rack, then chill for several hours or overnight. serves about 8.

Chocolate Syrup Ice Cream

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Servings: 12
2 pints heavy cream, chilled
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3/4 cup chocolate syrup
2 (14 ounce) cans sweetened condensed milk
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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in a large bowl, beat cream with cocoa until stiff peaks form. stir in chocolate syrup, sweetened condensed milk and cinnamon. pour into a shallow dish or plastic container, cover and freeze 8 hours or until firm.

Chocolate Frosting Ii

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Servings: 1
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk

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in a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. stir in cocoa and vanilla. place confectioners' sugar in a large bowl. pour in cocoa mixture. beat well (mixture will be extremely thick). beat in milk, a teaspoon at a time, until desired consistency is achieved.

chocolate chocolate chip cookies ii

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

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda.
beat the butter, white 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 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

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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 white sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 egg
1 egg yolk
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

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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 white 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 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.

Cupcake Princess' Vanilla Cupcakes

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Servings: 12
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 pinch salt
5 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces
2/3 cup milk
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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preheat an oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). line a standard muffin tin with 12 paper cupcake liners. combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl; set aside.
heat the butter and milk in a small saucepan over low heat until the butter has melted. beat the sugar, eggs, egg yolk, and vanilla with an electric mixer in a large bowl until it has thickened slightly and is lighter in color. gradually beat in the flour mixture on low speed until just incorporated. slowly pour in the hot milk, beating until just combined.
divide batter evenly between cupcake liners. bake until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. cool cupcakes in pan for 10 minutes. transfer cupcakes to a cooling rack to cool completely.

chewy chocolate chip oatmeal cookies

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Servings: 3
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup white 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

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preheat the oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c).
in a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and white 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 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

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Servings: 4
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup white 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

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
cream together the butter, white 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 ungreased pans.
bake for about 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are nicely browned.

Brooke's Best Bombshell Brownies

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Servings: 24
1 cup butter, melted
3 cups white 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

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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 Icing

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Servings: 2
4 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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in a saucepan, melt butter and brown sugar over medium heat. stir until sugar is dissolved, then add milk. bring to a boil and remove from heat.
sift together cocoa and confectioners sugar. blend into butter mixture and add vanilla. if consistency is too stiff, add more milk.
spread quickly over cooled cake, as frosting will set up very fast.

addictive chocolate truffles

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Servings: 50
cooking spray
12 ounces milk chocolate
1/3 cup light cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
2 teaspoons shortening

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cover a baking sheet with wax paper, and spray paper with nonstick cooking spray. melt milk chocolate in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly. stir in the cream and vanilla. spoon tablespoon-sized scoops of the chocolate mixture the prepared baking sheets. refrigerate until well chilled, about 30 minutes.
melt the chocolate chips in a small saucepan over low heat. stir in shortening.
roll each piece of chilled chocolate into a ball. use a spoon to dip chocolate balls into the melted chocolate chip mixture. return truffles to baking sheet, and chill until firm.

Best Brownies

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Servings: 16
1/2 cup butter
1 cup white 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:

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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.

The Best Chocolate Cake You Ever Ate

Ingredients

Servings: 1
2 cups white sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup water
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 eggs
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup milk
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans

Recipe

preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). grease and flour one 9 x 13 inch pan.
sift 2 cups white sugar and 2 cups flour together; set aside.
in a sauce pan; combine 1/2 cup butter or margarine, oil, water, and 1/4 cup cocoa. bring mixture to a boil, remove from heat and add to dry ingredients.
dissolve baking soda in buttermilk; add with eggs, salt, cinnamon and 1 teaspoon vanilla to cocoa, flour mixture and stir well.
pour batter into a 9 x 13 inch pan. bake at 375 degrees f (190 degrees c) for 20 minutes.
to make frosting: five minutes before cake is done combine 1/2 cup butter,1/4 cup cocoa and 1/4 cup milk in saucepan and bring to a boil.
remove from heat and stir in confectioners' sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and chopped pecans. pour frosting over hot cake. cake remains moist and may be frozen. serves 20.

Best Brownies

Ingredients

Servings: 16
1/2 cup butter
1 cup white 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:

Cook Time:

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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 Covered Cherry Cookies I

Ingredients

Servings: 36
1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
18 maraschino cherries, halved
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

preheat oven to 350 degrees f (180 degrees c).
combine flour and sugar. cut butter into flour as for pie crust.
press mixture into an 8 x 8 inch pan. bake for 20 minutes.
while warm, cut into 36 squares. place squares in pan lined with wax paper. let cool.
place a cherry half on center of each, cut side down. melt chocolate over low heat. cover cherry with a spoonful of melted chocolate. chill for a few minutes in refrigerator until chocolate is firm.

Dark Chocolate Cake Ii

Ingredients

Servings: 1
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup cold brewed coffee
1 cup milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vinegar

Recipe

Preparation Time:

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour a 9x13-inch pan.
in a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt. make a well in the center and pour in the eggs, coffee, milk, oil and vinegar. mix until smooth; the batter will be thin. pour the batter into the prepared pan.
bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. allow to cool.

Pie I

Ingredients

Servings: 1
1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
6 tablespoons butter, melted
3 cups miniature marshmallows
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup creme de menthe liqueur
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped
1/4 cup creme de cacao
3 drops green food coloring

Recipe

mix together the chocolate wafer crumbs, and 6 tablespoons butter, melted. press in to the bottom and sides of a 9 inch pie plate. bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 10 minutes. let cool.
melt marshmallows with milk over low heat. chill, stirring occasionally, until mixture begins to set. blend in creme de cacao and creme de menthe. fold in whipped cream and tint with green food coloring. pour into pie crust and sprinkle with grated semisweet chocolate. chill 4 hours before serving.

super chunky cookies

Ingredients

Servings: 5
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter
3/4 cup white sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup milk chocolate chips
4 (1 ounce) squares bittersweet chocolate, cut into 1/2 inch chunks
2 ounces white chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans
3/4 cup toffee baking bits

Recipe

position one rack in the top and another in the bottom third of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
in a medium bowl, using a wire whisk, stir together the flour, baking soda and salt until thoroughly blended.
in a medium size bowl, beat the butter for 30 seconds at medium speed until creamy. add the sugars and continue beating for another 3 to 4 minutes, until the mixture is light in texture and color. scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula. add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. beat in the vanilla.
at low speed, beat in the flour mixture a third at a time, scraping down the sides of the bowl after each addition. using a wooden spoon, stir in all of the chocolate chips, bittersweet chocolate and white chocolate. stir in pecans and toffee bits. the dough will be very stiff.
drop the dough by slightly rounded tablespoonfuls 2 ungreased baking sheets, leaving about 1 1/2 inches between the cookies. refrigerate the remaining dough. bake the cookies for 11 to 13 minutes, or until the cookies are set and the edges are lightly browned; switch the positions of the baking sheets halfway through baking time for even browning.
cool the cookies on the baking sheets on wire racks for 1 to 3 minutes. using a metal spatula, transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool completely. repeat with the remaining dough.

chocolate chocolate chip cookies i

Ingredients

Servings: 4
1 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups white 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:

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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 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.

no peeks

Ingredients

Servings: 4
4 egg whites
1 pinch salt
1 dash cream of tartar
1 1/3 cups white sugar
4 drops green food coloring
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract

Recipe

preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease a cookie sheet.
beat egg whites until fluffy. add salt and cream of tartar. adding sugar gradually, continue to beat until egg whites are stiff and will stand. fold in desired food coloring, peppermint extract and chocolate chips.
drop by teaspoonfuls greased cookie sheet, put in oven and turn oven off. leave in oven undisturbed several hours or overnight. do not open oven once cookies have been put in or they will be soggy, not crisp and airy. no peek!

best chocolate chip cookies

Ingredients

Servings: 4
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup white 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:

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
cream together the butter, white 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 ungreased pans.
bake for about 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are nicely browned.

Chocolate Pretzels

Ingredients

Servings: 2
24 circular pretzels
24 milk chocolate candy kisses
1 (1.69 ounce) package mini candy-coated chocolates

Recipe

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
place pretzels on baking sheets. unwrap candy kisses and place one in the center of each pretzel.
place in preheated oven 1 to 2 minutes, until kisses melt. remove from oven and place one candy-coated chocolate in the center of each pretzel. chill in refrigerator until set.

Brooke's Best Bombshell Brownies

Ingredients

Servings: 24
1 cup butter, melted
3 cups white 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:

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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.

cocoa kiss cookies

Ingredients

Servings: 4
1 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup chopped pecans
1 (9 ounce) bag milk chocolate candy kisses
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar for decoration

Recipe

Preparation Time:

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in a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. stir in the vanilla. combine the flour and cocoa, add to the flour mixture, mix until all of the flour is absorbed. finally, stir in the pecans. cover and refrigerate dough for at least 1 hour.
preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). unwrap chocolate kisses. mold about 1 tablespoon of dough around each chocolate kiss. place 1 1/2 inches apart an ungreased cookie sheet.
bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until set. cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. roll cooled cookies in confectioners' sugar.

Grandma's Eggless, Butterless, Milkless Cake

Ingredients

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

Recipe

in a large bowl, combine all the dry ingredients together.
combine all the wet ingredients together in another bowl.
pour the liquid ingredients all at once into the dry ingredients, and beat until smooth.
pour batter into a greased 9 x 13 inch pan.
bake in a preheated 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) oven for 20-25 minutes. let cool in pan. when cool sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.

Saturday, July 30, 2016

chocolate oatmeal drop cookies

Ingredients

Servings: 3
1/2 cup margarine
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup water
1 (18.25 ounce) package german chocolate cake mix
2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

Preparation Time:

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preheat the oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). grease cookie sheets.
in a large bowl, cream together the margarine, shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy. stir in the egg and water. beat in cake mix until well blended, then stir in the oats and chocolate chips. drop by rounded spoonfuls the prepared 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.

naughty hula pie

Ingredients

Servings: 1
1 (9 inch) prepared chocolate cookie crumb crust
1 quart vanilla ice cream, softened
1 (6.5 ounce) jar macadamia nuts, chopped
1 (12 ounce) jar hot fudge topping
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped

Recipe

reserve 1/2 cup of the nuts and stir the remaining nuts into the ice cream. fill the cookie shell and return to the freezer until firm.
when ready to serve cover the top with fudge sauce, dollop with whipped cream and sprinkle with reserved 1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts.

oatie chip cookies

Ingredients

Servings: 4
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups rolled oats
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped pecans

Recipe

Preparation Time:

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preheat the oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. set aside. process the rolled oats in a blender or food processor until almost powdered, combine with the sifted ingredients.
in a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar and white sugar until smooth. beat in the eggs one at a time then stir in the vanilla. gradually stir in the dry ingredients until well blended. fold in the chocolate chips and pecans. drop by rounded spoonfuls ungreased cookie sheet.
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.

chocolate filled bon-bons

Ingredients

Servings: 4
3/4 cup shortening
1/2 cup white sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
48 milk chocolate candy kisses, unwrapped

Recipe

preheat oven to 350 degrees f (180 degrees c).
using a mixer, cream shortening and sugars until fluffy. add egg and extracts and beat well.
add flour, baking powder, salt, nuts and mix well.
form into 1 inch balls. press each ball around a kiss so kiss is completely covered (like a chocolate covered cherry).
bake 12 minutes on ungreased cookie sheet (do not overbake). cool on wire rack. frost or decorate as desired.

Best Buttercream Frosting

Ingredients

Servings: 1
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

in small saucepan cook flour and milk until it forms a ball, stirring constantly. cool to room temperature.
with an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar until fluffy.
beat both mixtures together on high speed until fluffy and smooth. add vanilla and beat until combined. refrigerate for about 1/2 hour, until it is of spreading consistency.

Chocolate Fudge Buttercream Frosting

Ingredients

Servings: 3
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup shortening
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 cup hot fudge topping
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

cream together the butter or margarine with the shortening.
sift the cocoa with the confectioners' sugar and add to the creamed mixture. mix together adding 1 tablespoon at a time of milk to keep mixture smooth. don't add more than 1/4 cup of milk.
add the hot fudge topping and the vanilla extract. blend until smooth and creamy.

Brooke's Best Bombshell Brownies

Ingredients

Servings: 24
1 cup butter, melted
3 cups white 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:

Cook Time:

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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.

chunks

Ingredients

Servings: 4
1 cup butter, softened
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups chopped semisweet chocolate
1/2 cup chopped cashews
1/2 cup whole cashews

Recipe

Preparation Time:

Cook Time:

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
in large bowl, cream together the brown sugar and butter. beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. sift flour and baking soda together and mix into butter mixture. stir in cashews and chocolate. drop by teaspoonfuls ungreased cookie sheets
bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until lightly brown.

cookies 'n cream cake

Ingredients

Servings: 1
1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix
1 1/4 cups water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 egg whites
1 cup chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs
3 cups confectioners' sugar
3/4 cup shortening
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 egg whites
12 chocolate sandwich cookies

Recipe

Preparation Time:

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour two 9 inch round cake pans.
in a large bowl, mix the cake mix, water, oil, and 3 egg whites with an electric mixer on high speed for 2 minutes. gently stir in crushed cookies. pour batter into the prepared pans.
bake for 25 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a knife inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. cool 10 minutes in pans. remove from pans, and completely cool on racks.
to make frosting: in a small bowl, thoroughly blend the 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, shortening, vanilla, and 2 egg whites. beat in remaining confectioners' sugar until creamy. frost the cake, and garnish with remaining cookies.

thumbprint shortbread cookies

Ingredients

Servings: 2
3/4 cup margarine
1/4 cup white sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 (16 ounce) container chocolate fudge frosting

Recipe

Preparation Time:

Cook Time:

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
in a medium bowl, cream together the margarine and sugar until smooth. mix in the flour and chopped pecans. shape tablespoonfuls of dough into balls and place them 2 inches apart ungreased cookie sheets. press a thumb or finger deeply into the center of each cookie.
bake for 9 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, until edges are lightly browned. allow cookies to cool for a couple of minutes on the baking sheets before removing to wire racks to cool completely. fill each depression in the cookies with a dab of chocolate frosting. let the icing set, preferably overnight.

Trillionaire Cookies

Ingredients

Servings: 3
1 (12 ounce) jar caramel ice cream topping
1 cup chopped pecans
36 buttery round crackers
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

in a medium saucepan, combine caramel topping and pecans over medium heat.
stirring constantly, bring to a boil and cook 3 to 5 minutes longer or until mixture thickens. remove from heat and allow to cool 5 minutes.
spoon about 1 1/2 teaspoons caramel mixture on top of each cracker. refrigerate 1 hour or until firm
in a small saucepan, melt chocolate chips over low heat, stirring constantly. remove from heat.
using tongs, dip bottom of each cracker in chocolate. transfer to waxed paper and refrigerate 1 hour or until chocolate is firm. can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

turtles® cheesecake

Ingredients

Servings: 1
2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
14 ounces individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 cup chopped pecans
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
1/2 cup white sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 eggs
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). butter one 9 inch springform pan.
toast the pecans at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 6 minutes. remove pecans and set aside. leave oven at 350 degrees c (175 degrees c). in a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter.
combine vanilla wafer crumbs with the melted butter then press into the bottom of the prepared springform pan. place the pan a cookie sheet and bake for 10 minutes at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). remove and allow to cool.
in a double boiler, or a bowl set over barely simmering water, melt the caramels in the evaporated milk. stir until smooth. pour this over the cooled crust. sprinkle the nuts over the top.
in a bowl, combine the cheese, sugar, and vanilla and beat until smooth, scraping down the bowl several times. add the eggs, one at a time and beat until smooth. melt the chocolate chips in the double boiler and mix into the cheese mixture. pour the batter over the caramel layer.
bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 40 minutes or until barely set. chill over night in the refrigerator before serving.

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 white sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 egg
1 egg yolk
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

Preparation Time:

Cook Time:

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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 white 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 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.

best chocolate chip cookies

Ingredients

Servings: 4
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup white 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:

Cook Time:

Ready Time:

preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
cream together the butter, white 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 ungreased pans.
bake for about 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are nicely browned.

chocolate chip cheesecake i

Ingredients

Servings: 1
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup white sugar
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/3 cup butter, melted
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
3 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon all-purpose flour

Recipe

preheat oven to 300 degrees f (150 degrees c). mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, butter and cocoa. press bottom and up the sides of a 9 inch springform pan. set crust aside.
beat cream cheese until smooth. gradually add sweetened condensed milk; beat well. add vanilla and eggs, and beat on medium speed until smooth. toss 1/3 of the miniature chocolate chips with the 1 teaspoon flour to coat (this keeps them from sinking to the bottom of the cake). mix into cheese mixture. pour into prepared crust. sprinkle top with remaining chocolate chips.
bake at 300 degrees f (150 degrees c) for 1 hour. turn off oven (do not open oven door) and leave the cake in the oven to cool in the oven for another hour. remove from oven and cool completely. refrigerate before removing sides of pan. keep cake refrigerated until time to serve.

Dutch Cookies

Ingredients

Servings: 40
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup white sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
salt to taste
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Recipe

preheat oven to 350 f (175 degrees c).
cream together the butter, shortening, sugar and vanilla.
sift together the flour, baking soda and salt. add to sugar mixture and mix well, being careful not to over mix.
drop heaping teaspoonfuls of dough on ungreased cookie sheet and flatten each with the tines of a fork (dip fork into small bowl of water so that dough doesn't stick to fork). do this once or twice, depending on the size of cookie and fork.
bake for 13 to 15 minutes. after each pan is removed from oven, carefully place 5 or 6 chocolate chips on top of each cookie while they are still hot. when chocolate is glossy and soft, spread with knife.

buche de noel

Ingredients

Servings: 1
2 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 egg yolks
1/2 cup white sugar
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
6 egg whites
1/4 cup white sugar
confectioners' sugar for dusting

Recipe

Preparation Time:

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preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). line a 10x15 inch jellyroll pan with parchment paper. in a large bowl, whip cream, 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, 1/2 cup cocoa, and 1 teaspoon vanilla until thick and stiff. refrigerate.
in a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat egg yolks with 1/2 cup sugar until thick and pale. blend in 1/3 cup cocoa, 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla, and salt. in large glass bowl, using clean beaters, whip egg whites to soft peaks. gradually add 1/4 cup sugar, and beat until whites form stiff peaks. immediately fold the yolk mixture into the whites. spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the cake springs back when lightly touched. dust a clean dishtowel with confectioners' sugar. run a knife around the edge of the pan, and turn the warm cake out the towel. remove and discard parchment paper. starting at the short edge of the cake, roll the cake up with the towel. cool for 30 minutes.
unroll the cake, and spread the filling to within 1 inch of the edge. roll the cake up with the filling inside. place seam side down a serving plate, and refrigerate until serving. dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.

Eggless Chocolate Cake Ii

Ingredients

Servings: 1
4 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
3 cups white sugar
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup vegetable oil
3 cups water
3 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons vanilla extract

Recipe

preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c), grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
in a large bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, soda and salt. add sugar and mix together.
add oil, water and vanilla and mix thoroughly.
pour into a 9x13 inch pan. bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 1 hour or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie

Ingredients

Servings: 1
1 (9 inch) pie shell
1 cup white sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup butter
4 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup bourbon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped pecans

Recipe

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preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees f).
in a small saucepan combine sugar, corn syrup, and butter or margarine. cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until butter or margarine melts and sugar dissolves. cool slightly.
in a large bowl combine eggs, bourbon, vanilla, and salt. mix well. slowly pour sugar mixture into egg mixture, whisking constantly. stir in chocolate chips and pecans. pour mixture into pie shell.
bake in preheated oven for 50 to 55 minutes, or until set and golden. may be served warm or chilled.

Best Brownies

Ingredients

Servings: 16
1/2 cup butter
1 cup white 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

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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.

Balls

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Servings: 5
1 (9 ounce) package chocolate wafer cookies, crushed
1/2 pound ground almonds
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons instant coffee powder
1/3 cup coffee flavored liqueur
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

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in a large bowl, mix chocolate wafer crumbs, ground blanched almonds, unsweetened cocoa powder, and 1/4 cup sugar.
dissolve instant coffee in coffee liqueur and stir into crumb mixture with corn syrup.
shape into 1/4 inch balls and roll in cinnamon sugar. to make cinnamon sugar, combine 1/4 cup sugar with 2 teaspoons cinnamon. store in refrigerator.

Huge Scary Spiders

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Servings: 20
2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
40 cinnamon red hot candies

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preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). lightly grease baking sheet.
in a saucepan melt chocolate over low heat. let cool.
in a small bowl mix flour, baking powder and salt.
in a medium bowl beat margarine on low speed until smooth. add sugar and beat until creamy. stir in egg, vanilla and chocolate. add flour mixture and mix well, forming a stiff dough.
to make spider, shape a 2 inch flat oval for the body. make the spider's head by flattening a circle about 1/2 inch wide. shape dough for legs each about 2 inches long and less than 1/4 inch wide.
attach the head and legs to body. put two red candies into head for eyes. bake for 5-8 minutes. let spiders cool on baking sheet to avoid breaking when moving.

chewy chocolate chip oatmeal cookies

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Servings: 3
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup white 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

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preheat the oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c).
in a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and white 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 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 big, fat, chewy chocolate chip cookie

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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 white sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 egg
1 egg yolk
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

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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 white 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 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.