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Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies

By Judy on January 14, 2011 in Baking, Chocolate, Cookies, Dessert, Recipes

Looking for softer whole wheat chocolate chip cookies? King Arthur White Whole Wheat Flour produces superior results in delicate baked goods that are typically weighed-down, hard, or dry when using whole wheat flours. We don’t eat dessert much anymore, so when we do it has to be worth it. Although whole wheat is better than [...]

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Christmas Traditions: Cookies, Candy, & Connection

By Judy on December 18, 2010 in Chocolate, Christmas, Cookies, Recipes

In an earlier post, Soul Food by my friend, Pati, she describes the connection she and I have had cooking together the past twelve years. In addition to the monthly cooking, we also set time aside to make cookies and candies each year at Christmas. My friend, Donna, who joined our cooking adventures along the [...]

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Chocolate Cookies with Dark Chocolate & Mint Chips

By Judy on October 30, 2010 in Chocolate, Cookies, Dessert, Recipes

Chocolate cookies with a hint of mint flavor in the chips. Cocoa and mint were first introduced to each other after the Spanish brought chocolate to Europe. Mint was one of the flavorings added to chocolate in the attempt to sweeten it and make it more palatable. This refreshing combination has become so popular confectioners celebrate [...]

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Friday Cookies

By Judy on October 15, 2010 in Baking, Chocolate, Cookies, Dessert, Kids, Recipes

Ghirardelli Brownie Cookies When our youngest started attending high school, I decided to bake cookies on Fridays for her to have when she got home from school. It is our special time together to linger over a cup of milk and warm cookies as we talk. Sometimes “life” happens, days get busy, or I’m simply [...]

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Chocolate Cookies with Mint Chocolate Chips

By Judy on March 15, 2010 in Baking, Chocolate, Cookies, Dessert, Recipes

Chocolate cookies with a hint of mint flavor in the chips. 3/4 cup butter — (2 sticks) softened 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup packed light brown sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 eggs 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup Ghirardelli Unsweetened Cocoa 1 package NESTLÉ® Dark Chocolate & Mint Morsels Dark Chocolate & Mint Chips 1. Heat [...]