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Wednesday, September 2, 2015

lots of chocolate cherry cookies

Ingredients

  • Servings: 24
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup chocolate chips
  • 1 cup dried cherries

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 25 mins

  • preheat an oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
  • line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  • beat the butter and sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed, until light and fluffy.
  • beat the egg, coffee granules, and vanilla into the butter and sugar mixture until blended.
  • change the speed to low and pour in the flour mixture. beat until just combined.
  • stir in semisweet chocolate chips, chocolate chips, and dried cherries.
  • drop spoonfuls of the dough two inches apart the prepared baking sheets.
  • bake 10 to 12 minutes per batch in the preheated oven, until cookies are just becoming firm.
  • let cool on baking sheets for two minutes.
  • transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

chocolate mocha cheesecake

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
  • 1/3 cup butter, melted
  • 4 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate, chopped
  • 12 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 tablespoons coffee flavored liqueur

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

    Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins

  • preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). grease an 8 inch springform pan. in a medium bowl, combine cookie crumbs and butter. mix well and press into the bottom of springform pan.
  • in the top of a double boiler, heat chocolate, stirring occasionally, until chocolate is melted and smooth. remove from heat and allow to cool to lukewarm.
  • in a large bowl, beat cream cheese, brown sugar and cornstarch until smooth. beat in the eggs one at a time. blend in the coffee liqueur. fold 1/3 of the filling into the melted chocolate, then pour the chocolate mixture back into the filling and mix until no streaks remain. pour into crust.
  • bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until filling is set. allow to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.

Tuesday, September 1, 2015

chocolate pile-up cookies

Ingredients

  • Servings: 5
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons coffee-flavored liqueur
  • 1 cup finely chopped toasted hazelnuts
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chocolate chips

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 45 mins

  • preheat an oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). line baking sheets with parchment paper. in a bowl, mix the flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.
  • beat the butter, sugar, and brown sugar together in a bowl with an electric mixer until soft and creamy, then beat in the eggs, vanilla extract, and coffee liqueur. gradually beat the flour mixture into the butter-sugar mixture until well combined. stir in the hazelnuts, semisweet chocolate chips, milk chocolate chips, and chocolate chips until evenly distributed through the dough. drop by rounded teaspoons, about 2 inches apart, the prepared baking sheets.
  • bake in the preheated oven until the edges are slightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

chocolate pile-up cookies

Ingredients

  • Servings: 5
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons coffee-flavored liqueur
  • 1 cup finely chopped toasted hazelnuts
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chocolate chips

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 45 mins

  • preheat an oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). line baking sheets with parchment paper. in a bowl, mix the flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.
  • beat the butter, sugar, and brown sugar together in a bowl with an electric mixer until soft and creamy, then beat in the eggs, vanilla extract, and coffee liqueur. gradually beat the flour mixture into the butter-sugar mixture until well combined. stir in the hazelnuts, semisweet chocolate chips, milk chocolate chips, and chocolate chips until evenly distributed through the dough. drop by rounded teaspoons, about 2 inches apart, the prepared baking sheets.
  • bake in the preheated oven until the edges are slightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

passover chocolate mandelbrot

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup pareve margarine
  • 6 eggs
  • 2 3/4 cups matzo cake meal
  • 3/4 cup potato starch
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 55 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 25 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease a large cookie sheet.
  • in a large bowl, cream together the 2 cups sugar and margarine until smooth. beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each one. combine the cake meal, potato starch and salt; stir into the creamed mixture. mix in walnuts and chocolate chips. the mixture will be heavy. form into 2 long oval loaves. place the prepared baking sheet. sprinkle the top with a mixture of 2 teaspoons sugar and cinnamon.
  • bake for 50 to 55 minutes in the preheated oven, until a toothpick inserted into the center, comes out clean.

basic truffles

Ingredients

  • Servings: 35
  • 12 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 50 mins

  • in a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine chocolate and cream. cook, stirring, until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. remove from heat and whisk in flavoring. pour into a small dish and refrigerate until set, but not hard, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. use to fill candies or form balls and roll in toppings.

dad's best haroset

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 3 apples - peeled, cored, and diced
  • 1 cup walnuts, chopped
  • 1 cup pecans, chopped
  • 1 cup kosher red (such as manischewitz®)
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 40 mins

  • stir the apples, walnuts, pecans, and together in a large bowl. season with cinnamon, stir, and refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes.