I
had an epic kitchen fail today. I tried to make chocolate pudding and it just didn’t
set. It tasted good but it was like thick milk, not at all like pudding. I hate
when that happens.
I
decided to redeem myself by making cookies, can’t go wrong with cookies!
These
chocolate sugar cookies are to die for. They turned out perfectly and taste
amazing.
What
you need,
1/3
cup granulated sugar
14
tbsp. butter (I used salted so I left out the salt later on)
1
¾ cups packed brown sugar
1
tbsp. vanilla extract
½
tsp. salt (if you use unsalted butter)
1
large egg + 1 egg yolk
1
½ cups + 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
¾
cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½
tsp. baking soda
¼
tsp. baking powder
Preheat
your oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment or silpats and
set aside.
In
a large bowl sift together the flour, cocoa, salt, baking powder and baking
soda.
In
a separate bowl melt 10 tablespoons of the butter in the microwave for 1 minute
until completely melted. Stir in the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter and let
stand 5 minutes.
Whisk
the brown sugar and vanilla into the butter until well incorporated.
Whisk
in the egg and yolk until smooth.
Stir
in the flour mixture until just combined.
Working
with 2 tablespoons of dough at a time, gently roll into a ball and then roll
the ball into the granulated sugar.
Place
the dough ball on the prepared baking sheets.
Repeat
the process with the remaining dough. I got exactly 24 cookies.
Press
each cookie with the bottom of a flat glass to a 2 inch diameter.
Sprinkle
each cookie with a little of the remaining sugar.
Bake
for 10-12 minutes until the edges start to brown and cookies crack a little on
top.
I
like my cookies soft and chewy so I did mine closer to 10 minutes.
Cool
on the pan for 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
You
can store the cooled cookies in an airtight container for up to a week but you
won’t need to, they are so good you are going to eat them all up in a day or 2.
I
decided it is best to stick with what I do best, and for me that is cookies!
They are soft and chewy and super chocolaty!
If
anyone has any tips or tricks for making pudding, let me know, I am going to
work up the courage to try again, but I want some pointers!
Thanks!
In
the meantime enjoy the cookies‼
Jen
Recipe
from America’s Test Kitchen
Hi Jen,
ReplyDeleteThanks for the cookie recipe! They look great!
It would help if I could see the pudding recipe you used in order to troubleshoot it. Meanwhile, make sure there's enough cornstarch in there to thicken and stabilize it. Plus, don't stir too vigorously or the cornstarch will break down and the pudding will thin out.
I have a great recipe for chocolate pudding, plus it's lowfat, but tastes nice and thick and fattening. It's also very chocolatey. Here's the link:
http://www.recipezaar.com/12431
Feel free to email me if you have any questions or need more tips on making chocolate pudding.
Thanks Meryl!
ReplyDeleteGreat tips, I think I over stirred mine!
I am going to try your recipe.
When you make it, let me know how it turns out!
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