So I went to my first ever cookie exchange — where everyone bakes a few dozen cookies, puts them in a row, and then you each go around taking two of each kind until they’re all gone. Then you get to go home with a selection of everyone’s top treats rather than just the one thing you know how to make really well. It’s a great way to socialize with your neighbors…and of course, overdose on baked goods at the same time.
This party was so much fun that I can hardly wait to do it again next year. And if I do say so myself…my recipe totally killed. So much so that I decided to share it here with all my loyal readers (and a special thanks to those of you who aren’t a blood relation). Also a big shout out to Josie who gave me the recipe in the first place. It’s totally foolproof and the end result looks like it came from a bakery. So you know it’s gotta be an awesome recipe since Jack has already informed everyone who will listen that “Mom’s not much of a cooker.” Be sure to use the brown sugar — it’s pretty great. I did dark brown, but light brown would be fine.
Hope you all enjoy it as much as we have!
- 12 oz bittersweet or dark chocolate
- 3/4 c butter (cut into chunks)
- 1 1/2 c sugar (or 1 cup sugar & 1/2 cup brown sugar —> makes chewier, softer cookies)
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 2 1/4 c flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 8-10 oz white chocolate
Preheat oven to 325 degrees
Both, both at the same time (socializing and eating)! And, thanks for the recipe!