April 23rd, 2011
by Dena
Six months ago it seemed like a great idea to have a cookie buffet at Joy’s wedding. Then, I started baking cookies. I wanted PERFECT cookies, one that would be better than any other. I also realized that I would have to bake and freeze ahead so that I wouldn’t be stuck in a hot kitchen at the 11th hour.
So, I studied cookies. I have made a few discoveries about cookies that I thought I would share.
- The recipe on a bag of chocolate chips is the same no matter the brand.
- Adding more vanilla to any cookie adds to the taste. Use real vanilla.
- Use real butter, especially in chocolate chip. It makes the edges crispy and the center soft.
- Mix the cookie dough and chill it in the refrigerator for 36 hours before baking. (this is for chocolate chip)
I had the most trouble finding an oatmeal raising recipe that I liked.
I found that most recipes for oatmeal cookies differed.- The best textured ones used old fashioned oats.
- Soak your raisins. You can use water, juice, or whiskey. (I used water)
- We probably won’t be having any oatmeal raisin cookies at the wedding.
I don’t know why I can’t make those taste and look perfect. But I can’t so we will be having sugar cookies instead. Now, to find the perfect glaze.
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April 11th, 2010
by Dena
Boo and I try to make something special every so often. Being a teacher I always have thing like fine motor skills, problem solving, and following directions in my mind. Being a child, she always has having fun on hers. We couldn’t remember the last time we made chocolate chip cookies, so we made those. Correction: She made them. I watched.
We used the standard Nestle Tollhouse cookie recipe. I honestly like Ghirdelli better but they were twice as expensive. Being the tightwad that I am, we went with Nestle.
First, she mixed together:
- 1 C. softened butter
- 3/4 C. granulated sugar
- 3/4 C. brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp. vanilla
Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until creamy. Then you add the eggs and beat slowly until creamy. Stir in the vanilla. (My husband swears you are to use half this much vanilla)
Combine in a bowl.
- 2 1/4 C flour
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1 tsp. salt
Add this to the butter mixture, slowly. Then add the chocolate chips. (2 C) You can also add 1 C nuts if you like. We didn’t.
Eat handfuls of chips.
There are directions to slice and bake but we (she) just rolled them in her hands and baked them. (375º) for 10 minutes.
Yum.Fun and educational.
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