I somehow manage to incorporate peppermint into nearly every dessert I make during the holidays (evidenced
). The red and white colors are so festive and when paired with white chocolate, it's such an indulgent combination. Last night, after a particularly trying day, I needed my entire apartment to smell of various chocolates and
recipe did the trick.
As far as baked goods are concerned, it doesn't get much better than homemade chocolate chip cookies. At least that's what I thought until I made these. The cookie itself has a great, cake-like texture, but its rich, chocolately flavor is more reminiscent of a brownie. I used ...read more
I have an entire section dedicated to cookies I've baked for my blog, but I've never featured one of my absolute favorites: classic chocolate chip. For years I tried different recipes, hoping to find the ideal version - with a light crispness on the outside, a chewy middle, ...read more
The "Joy of Cooking" cookbook has been a staple in my parents' kitchen for as long as I can remember. It holds many of my favorite recipes, including one of the best oatmeal raisin chocolate chip cookies I've ever tasted (recipe here. Just substitute 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate ...read more
I've featured chocolate chip cookies (and slight variations) a couple of times, but I think it's fair to say I'd always hoped to find a recipe this flawless. I had actually read about these on Kate's blog almost a year ago and I'd simply been waiting for the right time to make ...read more