Category: Cookies & Bars

Rodelle Gooey Fudge Brownies

You’ll find this recipe on our cocoa packaging cause it’s THAT GOOD! It is the perfect brownie recipe. Baked in a 9×13 pan, this is an excellent Brownie Recipe for an event or gathering. We actually love it as our “everyday” brownie recipe because we’ll keep half and freeze or share half! Tip – make…


Chocolate Chip Cookies

Yield: Makes 12 to 18 depending on your scoop size Time: 10-12 minutes cooking Expert baker Christina Tosi, of Milk Bar 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, super soft 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar 1/2 cup sugar 1 egg 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 3/4 cups flour 2 tablespoons nonfat milk powder 1 1/4…


Spicy Molasses Cookies

A delicious sweet and spicy cookie, that’s crispy around the edges and chewy in the middle. Makes about 24 large cookies. Baking time will vary. Mine took 15 minutes. Bake a little longer for crispier cookies or a bit less for chewier. INGREDIENTS  1 cup unsalted butter (at room temperature)2 cups white sugar2 large eggs1/2 cup molasses (not blackstrap)3 1/3 cups plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1 Tbsp. baking…


Gingerbread Biscotti

Ingredients 2-1/4 cupsunbleached all-purpose flour 1 cup packed dark brown sugar 2 tsp. ground ginger 1-1/4 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp. table salt 1/4 tsp. baking soda 1 cup pecans, coarsely chopped 1/2 cup lightly packed candied ginger, coarsely chopped 1/4 cup molasses 2 large eggs 2 tsp. finely grated orange…


Chocolate Espresso Biscotti

Makes 24-30 cookies 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon salt 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder, dissolved in 1 tablespoon hot water 3/4 cup bittersweet chocolate, chopped 3/4 cup toasted walnuts/pecans,…


Bubby Judy’s Mandelbrot

3 eggs 1 cup sugar 1 cup oil 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 cups all purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 cup chopped toasted almonds 1/2 cup chocolate chips 3/4 cup toasted coconut, cooled. 1/4 cup chopped maraschino cherries beat eggs and sugar, add oil, vanilla, add flour and baking powder till a soft dough…


Triple Chocolate Biscotti/Mandelbrot

Perfect for Passover or any other time. Makes 24 to 36 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped 1¼ cups sugar ½ cup vegetable oil 2 eggs ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tablespoon potato starch 1½ cups ground almonds or almond meal ¼ teaspoon salt 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 1. Set the oven at 350…


Triple the Ginger Cookies

Ingredients 3/4 cup butter 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 egg 1/4 cup molasses 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons ground ginger 2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root 1/2 cup chopped crystallized ginger Directions In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until…


Heart Shaped Giant Cookie

Perfect for Valentine’s Day. Enjoy! 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter softened 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 large egg 1 3/4 cups chocolate chips divided INSTRUCTIONS PREHEAT oven to 375° F. Grease and…


Momofuku Milk Bar Chocolate-Chocolate Cookies

Deep and dark chocolate cookies with a salty bite and crunchy chocolate crumbs. Ingredients Chocolate Crumb: ⅔ Cup all purpose unbleached flour 1 tsp cornstarch ½ Cup sugar ⅔ Cup cocoa powder 1 tsp. kosher salt 6 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted For the cookies: 16 Tbsp unsalted butter at room temperature 1½ C sugar 2…


Chocolate Biscotti

Chocolate Biscotti (Dorie Greenspan) Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2 tbsp instant espresso powder 3/4 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 6 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup sugar 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup chopped almonds 4 oz bittersweet…


Chocolate Almond Biscotti

Yields about 1 dozen 1/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature 3/4 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 ounces slivered almonds, toasted 1/4 cup bittersweet chocolate chips 1 ounce bittersweet chocolate, melted (for drizzle)…


chocolate almond toffee bars

Anna Olson INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cups rolled oats 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs 1/4 tsp fine salt 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 1 cup Skor toffee bits 1 cup chocolate chips 1 cup sliced almonds 300-mL can sweetened condensed milk INSTRUCTIONS Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and line an 8-inch (2 L) square…


Big Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Oversized cookies are easy to make at home. For a variety, you can use butterscotch flavoured chips, chocolate chips or 1 cup of chopped nuts. 1 cup butter or margarine softened 1 1/2 cups firmly packed brown sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/2 cups AP Flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt…


Chocolate Oatmeal Bars

Chewy, nutty, chocolatey — delicious! from Baking: From My Home to Yours For the oatmeal layer: 2½ cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 sticks (8 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature 2 cups (packed) brown sugar 2 large eggs 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 3 cups…


Chocolate Pecan Walnut Globs

Fabulous! one of the best cookies I ever made. Enjoy! Definitely will satisfy your chocolate cookie/brownie cravings! Ingredients 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter 12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips, divided 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate 2 extra-large eggs 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 3/4 cup sugar 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon…


Chocolate Chip Cookies with Brown Butter

Who doesn’t love chocolate chip cookies? Myself, I must have tried about a dozen different chocolate chip cookie recipes. Now! THESE chocolate chip cookies. They belong to Cooks Illustrated, so you know they have no other option but to be amazing. And they are. But with that it also means that they must contain a…


Apple Caramel Streusel Squares

Ingredients 2 1/4 cups Flour 1 1/3 cups quick-cooking oats 2/3 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup cold butter, cut up 6 medium cooking apples, peeled, cored and diced small juice of 1/2 lemon 1 (14 oz.) can Eagle Brand® Sweetened Condensed…


Almond and Cranberry Biscotti

Makes about 2 dozen Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 large eggs 1 cup toasted slivered almonds coarsely chopped, to toast almonds, 350 deg for 8 minutes. 2/3 cup dried cranberries…


Brownie Bottom Cherry Cheesecake Squares

INGREDIENTS 1 cup 60% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate Baking Chips (divided) 3/4 cup and 1/4 cup for drizzle after cooled. 1⁄2 cup unsalted butter Nonstick cooking spray 1-1⁄2 cups granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup all-purpose flour 1⁄4 teaspoon baking soda 1⁄4 teaspoon salt 2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened 1…


Blueberry Streusel Bars with Lemon-Cream Filling

Blueberry Streusel Bars with Lemon-Cream Filling 1 cup unsalted butter, softened; more for the pan 3 cups all-purpose flour 1-1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (not quick oats) 1-1/3 cups packed light brown sugar 1 tsp. table salt 1 tsp. baking powder 1 large egg, separated 14-oz. can sweetened condensed milk 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice…


Dangerously Delicious Jumbo Brownies

There are brownies and then there are these Jumbo Brownies. I found this recipe in Food & Wine a few weeks ago and knew I was going to make them. The idea of jumbo brownies was way too good to be ignored. They really are twice as thick and dense are regular brownies! Dangerously Delicious…


Lemon Macadamia Biscotti

Biscotti are long and hard cookies that many enjoy by dipping into coffee, hot chocolate, or wine. As fancy coffee shops become more and more popular, biscotti have also become more fashionable and expensive. The name “biscotti” is Italian and literally means twice baked – which is exactly how I prepared it. This is another…


Creamy Lemon Squares

From one of my favorite chef’s Anna Olsen Makes 1 8-inch square pan Cuts into squares Ingredients: Base: 1 cup all-purpose flour ¼ cup sugar ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces Filling: ½ pkg (4 oz) Kraft Philadelphia™ hard cream cheese, at room temperature . Brick 1 ½ cups sugar ¼ cup all-purpose…


Almond Cookie Thins

4 eggs 1/2 cup sugar 1 1/2 cups flour 1 teaspoon almond extract 1 cup whole almonds beat all ingredients well except almonds, fold in almonds, bake in a greased loaf pan at 350 degs for 35 – 40 min let cool on wire rack, wrap in tin foil till cold or over night, this…


Valentine Chocolate Chip Cookie

Makes One Large Cookie 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup butter or margerine softened 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips. combine flour baking soda and salt in small bowl. Beat butter…


Cocoa Brownies bumped up

Use the best cocoa you know for these fabulous brownies. Alice Medrich Yield: Makes 16 large or 25 smaller brownies 10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter 1 1/4 cups sugar 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (natural or Dutch-process) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 cold large eggs 1/2…


Fresh Raspberry Bars

1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks) cut into 1-inch chunks 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 3/4 cup seedless raspberry jam 1 pint (2 cups) fresh raspberries 8-oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 Tbsp. unbleached all-purpose flour 1 large egg 1 large…


Chewy Cherry Almond Bars

Ingredients • 1 cup butter, softened • 2 cups packed brown sugar • 2 teaspoons baking powder • 1 egg • 1 teaspoon almond extract • 2 cups all-purpose flour • 2 cups regular rolled oats • 1/2 cup sliced almonds • 1 cup sour cherry preserves Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F….


Raspberry Oat Squares

Raspberry oat squares are a must-have—simple oat bars smothered with fresh raspberries and preserves. Sometimes I cut these squares bigger. Then I can still say, “I was good, I only ate two.” This recipe can be made in a standing mixer or a food processor. 2½ cups all-purpose flour 2/3 cup granulated sugar ½ teaspoon…


Chocolate Pecan Caramel Squares

Special people deserve special treats. Chocolate Pecan Caramel Squares 2 cups all purpose flour 1 cup golden brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup plus 6 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 2/3 cup sugar 6 tablespoons heavy whipping cream 1/4 cup honey 6 ounces pecans, coarsely chopped 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate Preheat…


Cream Cheese, Apple Butter Oat Bars

very good and better the next day. If you cant find unsalted cashews, almonds work well with this recipe • 2 cups all-purpose flour • 2 cups quick-cooking oats • 2 cups chopped unsalted cashews chopped • 1 & 3/4 cup granulated sugar, divided into 1 cup and 3/4 cup • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda…


OATMEAL COCONUT RASPBERRY BARS

1 1/2 cups sweetened flaked coconut 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats 3/4 cup seedless raspberry jam Preheat oven to 375°F. Spread 3/4 cup coconut evenly on…


BEST BROWNIE RECIPE

TRIPLE-CHOCOLATE FUDGE BROWNIES 6 ounces fine-quality bittersweet chocolate, chopped 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped 1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) unsalted butter 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla 4 large eggs 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips In a metal bowl set over a pan of barely simmering water…


Almond Cookies

For soft and chewy cookies, bake these just a couple of minutes less than the recipe directs. 3 cups slivered almonds, toasted 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar 3 large egg whites 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 3/4 cup sugar…


CRANBERRY AMARETTO ALMOND BARS

FANTASTIC CRANBERRY AMARETTO ALMOND BARS Yield:32 These pretty bars are the perfect combination of sweet and tart. The mixture of cranberries, amaretto and almonds are like good old friends sitting right on your palate. These babies will be gone from the sweet plate in no time. 2 sticks or 1 cup unsalted butter 1 cup…


Double Chocolate Cookies

Yield: 24 cookies · 12 ounce(s) Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips · 11 1/2 ounce(s) 60% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate Chips · 1/3 cup(s) all-purpose flour · 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking powder · 1 cup(s) chopped walnuts · 3 eggs · 1 cup(s) sugar · 6 tablespoon(s) unsalted butter · Directions In double boiler over hot water, melt bittersweet…


Peanut Butter Chocolate Cookies

Yield: about 16 4-inch or fifty 2 ½-inch cookies Position a rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease cookie sheets or cover with parchment paper or greased aluminum foil. Beat on medium speed until very fluffy and well blended: 14 tablespoons (1 3/4 sticks) unsalted butter, softened 2 cups…


Chocolate Espresso Bars

Instant espresso powder offers the most practical way to impart a good, rich coffee flavor to cookies, candies and cakes. Sold in well-stocked food markets and specialty coffee stores, the fine powder dissolves quickly in hot liquid, producing a bolder, more concentrated taste than regular instant coffee. This intense flavor comes with a solid dose…


Oatmeal Cookies

· 2/3 cup unsalted butter, room temperature · 1 cup dark brown sugar, packed · 1 egg · 1 tbsp vanilla · 1 tbsp fancy molasses · 1 cup all purpose flour · 1/2 tsp baking powder · 1/2 tsp salt · 1/2 tsp baking soda · 1/2 tsp cinnamon · 1 1/2 cup oats…


Raspberry Bars

Prep and Cook Time: about 1 hour. 1 1/4 cups rolled oats 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup sweetened flaked dried coconut 1/4 cup plus 2/3 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup (3/8 lb.) butter, melted 3/4 cup raspberry jam 3 large egg whites 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 1. In a bowl,…


Peanutbutter Brownies

Brownies 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter 7 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon salt 4 large eggs 1 cup all purpose flour 1 cup roasted salted peanuts, coarsely chopped Frosting and ganache 1 cup chunky peanut butter…


Starbucks Black Bottom Cupcakes

Makes: 36 Ready In: Under 60 minutes Ingredients: ***Filling:*** 8 ounces cream cheese, room temp 1/3 cup sugar 1 large egg dash salt 1 small bag milk chocolate chips ***Cake Batter:*** 2/3 cup cocoa 3 cups flour 2 cups sugar 2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups water 2/3 cup oil 2 tablespoons…


Outrageous Oreo Crunch Brownies

(Adapted from Ina Garten) 1 pound unsalted butter 1 pound semisweet chocolate, chopped 6 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped 7 large eggs 2 tablespoons instant espresso powder 2 tablespoons vanilla 2 1/4 cups sugar 1 cup plus 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 4 cups chopped Oreo cookies about 50 cookies…


Oatmeal-Almond Crisps

Makes 20; Prep time: 25 minutes; Total time: 1 hour 1/3 cup packed light-brown sugar 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted 1 large egg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups rolled oats (not quick-cooking) 1/2 cup sliced almonds Nonstick cooking spray 1. Preheat oven to 350°. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. 2. In a large bowl, whisk…


Raspberry Cheesecake Biscotti

tastes like cheesecake in a crisp cookie stick. Cream Cheese Layer: 1 cup cream cheese 1 egg 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Biscotti Dough: 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter or oil 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 3 eggs 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon finelygrated lemon peel…


Espresso Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies

2 1/4 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon of instant espresso powder (made for baking) Wisk all these dry ingredients together. Put aside In a food processor pulverize 2/3 cups of pecans Mix in with the dry ingredients Then: 1cup of butter beat until smooth add 3/4 white sugar 3/4…


Chocolate Chunk Cookies ( Everyones Favorite)

Chocolate Chunk Cookies INGREDIENTS: 2 eggs 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup shortening 1 cup sugar 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup pecans 1/2 teaspoon water 2 cups sifted flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup BitterSweet Chocolate Chips 1cup oatmeal Cream eggs, sugars, butter and shortening. Add water and vanilla Add flour, soda and salt. Mix BitterSweet Chocolate Chips  


Berry Brownie Wedgies

Cream Cheese Filling: 8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature 1/2 cup berry preserves (blueberry, Raspberry, or strawberry are favorites) 1 tablespoon unbleached, all-purpose flour large egg, lightly beaten Brownie Base: 3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature 3/4 cup, all-purpose flour 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/4…


Chocolate Oat Bars

I just made these..I wanted something quick I will tell you how they are… Time to make 2¼ hours 15 min prep 3/4 cup butter 3 cups quick oats 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 cup chocolate chips 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 1. Grease 9″ square baking pan. 2. Melt butter in…