Oaty Chocolate Chip Cookies

These became the best stale cookies I’ve ever eaten. Wait. Let me explain. I made these cookies for the first time on July 28th.  That was a Wednesday.  Scott and I nibbled more than we should have for a day-and-a-half, and then… I went into labor. That was a Thursday.  (I’ll never forget it!) And [...]

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My ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookie (until I tweak it again)

My original recipe appears first, and my most recent variation follows.  I will say that the “original” remains my favorite! Emily’s Chocolate Chip Cookies Makes 8 huge cookies 1-¼ cups plus 2 Tablespoons All-Purpose flour ½ teaspoon baking powder ¾ teaspoon kosher salt 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature 2 Tablespoons organic shortening (you [...]

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To Be, or not To Be my CCC

Ever on the lookout for ways to tweak my own version of the Chocolate Chip Cookie, I’ve followed a lot CCC recipes over the past few years.  “What’ll you do tomorrow, on your day off?” Scott asks. “Mmm.  Dunno.  I’m thinking of baking”, I usually say.  “Well we do have those chocolate chips in the [...]

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