Thanks, everyone, for the suggestions and tips. I look forward to getting home from college so I can try all of this!
On 9/1/10, Donald <[email protected]> wrote: > Alex, I would also suggest that you use parchment paper on every cookie > sheet. You can cook dozen after dozen cookies on the same sheet of paper > when making one recipe of cookies. Then throw the paper out once you are > done that cookie recipe. > It prevents over browning on the cookie edges and bottoms. You do not need > to spray your pans with baking oil spray. Do not spray the paper sheets > either. > Just put a couple of cookies on your paper at the temperature and time > indicated on the recipe. Test cook them. If the cookies are too soft or > too stiff after your testing, then adjust your time NOT your temperature of > your oven. > I use one tried and true recipe and then add various flavourings and > candy/nut fillings. > > Mom's Chocolate Chip Cookies > > > > 2/3 cup shortening or butter > > 1/2 cup white sugar > > 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed > > 1 egg > > 1 tsp vanilla > > 1/2 tsp salt > > 1/2 tsp baking soda > > 1, 1/2 cups all purpose flour, sifted after measuring > > 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips > > 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional) > > > > With electric mixer at medium speed, combine shortening, sugar, egg and > vanilla. > > Combine dry ingredients in seperate bowl, mix with fork. > > blend flour and shortening mixtures with electric mixer. Dough will be > heavy and slightly sticky to touch. > > Add chips and nuts, hand stir to combine. > > Roll dough into 1/2 inch or 1 inch balls, depending on your cookie size that > is desired. > > Place balls 1 inch to 1, 1/2 inches apart on parchment lined cookie sheet. > Bake in pre-heated oven at 325 for 10 minutes. > > Let stand 5 minutes and remove from sheet and let cool. > > > > Variations: > > Instead of chocolate chips add 3/4 cup shredded coconut and 1 teaspoon rum > instead of vanilla flavouring. > > Instead of semi-sweet chocolate chips use dark chocolate chips and instead > of walnuts use almond slivers. > > Instead of chocolate chips use white chocolate chips and dried cranberries > instead of walnuts. > > Instead of chips and nuts add 1, 1/2 cup Resses pieces or M&M chocolate > pieces. > > Have fun Alex! > > > > > > Drop dough onto ungreased cookie sheet. > > Bake at 325' for 10 minutes. > -- Have a great day, Alex (msg sent from GMail website) [email protected]; http://www.facebook.com/mehgcap _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list [email protected] http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
