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Saturday, October 24, 2009

Outrageous Chocolate Cookies

I've made these cookies several times. They are one of our new favorites! They're from Martha Stewart, so what else would you expect? :) I actually liked my photo better than the one on her website, but don't tell her that!
Outrageous Chocolate Cookies
8 ounces semisweet chocolate, roughly chopped
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
3/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 package (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chunks
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Heat chopped chocolate and butter in a
microwave-safe bowl in 20-second increments, stirring in between,
until almost melted; do not overheat. In another bowl,
whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In a mixing bowl, beat eggs, brown sugar, and vanilla on high speed
until light and fluffy. Reduce speed to low; beat in melted chocolate.
Mix in flour mixture until just combined. Stir in chocolate chunks. Drop heaping tablespoons of dough 2 to 3 inches
apart onto baking sheets.
Bake, rotating sheets halfway through, until cookies are shiny
and crackly yet soft in centers, 12 to 15 minutes.
Cool on sheets 10 minutes; with a thin metal spatula,
transfer to racks to cool completely.

33 comments:

  1. I have just found my new best friend!!! haha! They look really good!

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  2. Oh. My. Gosh! Those look soooo good! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
    Susan

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  3. Here from Willow's. These cookies look FABULOUS!! And that's an adorable picture of you on her blog!

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  4. Outrageous, alright! I've just gained a few pounds looking at your photo!

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  5. Otin ~ what? We weren't best friends before the cookies? ha!

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  6. Yum! These look like something I need to try!

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  7. mmmmm...just wait until I can have butter and chocolate again. i'm not a baker but maybe i could give these a tray, sounds easy enough.

    that, or put Nanny on them :)

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  8. They look SO good! You do an amazing job with your food photos.

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  9. Yum !
    These look scrumptious, i'll have to give them a whirl !
    Great photo, they look too good to eat.
    Have a great weekend,
    Jo

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  10. I have put these into my "to try" file. They look wonderful. Thanks for sharing.

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  11. I know what I'm doing tomorrow!!! Making cookies...;p

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  12. Yummy, yummy, yummy is all I can think of when I see the picture. I am gonna print out the recipe and try these when I get all the ingredients.

    Thank you for sharing.

    God bless.

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  13. I was just thinking (the other day) of your yummy Ginger Cookies! They are perfect for the fall season...but when it comes down to favorites I will pick CHOCOLATE anytime! These look delicious!!

    Maybe Martha needs to hire you as food photographer!

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  14. Oh, they sound rich, sinfully rich and delicious!

    Your cookies are always so perfectly round.

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  15. Ohhh! I always get excited by a new recipe from you! Your picture is gorgeous! I'm in the kitchen baking today anyway for a baby shower tomorrow... so I think I'll just add this to the plans. :)

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  16. Christian ~ using an icecream scoop makes them uniform and round like that...so easy!

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  17. BPG ~ oh...you willl not be disappointed! :)

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  18. They would fit perfectly with the cup of coffee I am having right now.;)
    Hope your Saturday is lovely.
    xo

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  19. its not nice to show a picture if you are not going to share...pouting. lol. hope you have a great saturday!

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  20. I'm drooling...NO FAIR!!!! I'm going to have to bake this afternoon ;-)!!! Betsy, thanks for sharing your heart with me today...it means so much to me!!! My heart breaks for you!!! I do not understand people sometimes...and I cannot even begin to imagine the heartache you have experienced. Your precious boys are very, very special and you are a fantastic mom...I am so honored to have met you! You walk such a difficult road with so much grace!! You are truly inspiring!! My heart is with you!! Sending my love~Janine XO

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  21. Great Recipe.I will try a British Version Tommorrow!

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  22. Fabulous looking cookies - they are a must make!

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  23. Tony ~ hey, please share your British version! I'd love to try them!

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  24. Beth ~ welcome...always nice to see new readers! I'll pop over and give you a visit, too!

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  25. OK, all the blog posts I'm reading are talking about cookies! I think I'm off to the kitchen to whip up some:)

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  26. I just read you have Ginger cookies too?! Where are those little gems? Lol. These look like they are worth the extra time and effort. Thanks for sharing!

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  27. Being a bit of an amateur cook I have just finshed making those chocolate cookies and tried one.

    Very nice, but I think they are a bit too gooey and sweet for me, but then the cooking chocolate here in England is probably a bit different to what you use in the Colonies!

    I couldn't get the outside to be a bit "crackly", they turned out a bit on the soft side. I did give them about 25 mins in the oven.

    I'll give them 8 out of 10 for taste, but only 3 out of ten for crispness.

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  29. Keith ~ well, I give you a 10 out of 10 for baking them! Let them cool completely and see what you think. They aren't supposed to be crisp...just soft and tender. Maybe you could give them to Wendy if you don't want them.

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  30. Well, all I can say is Mmmm....

    :)

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  31. Thanks for posting! I"ll definately be trying these.

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