Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

With this simple recipe, you can enjoy the classic taste of homemade chocolate chip cookies. These cookies are crispy around the edges and chewy in the center, with gooey chocolate chips inside.

Ingredients:

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup chopped nuts optional

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 375F 190C

In a small bowl, combine flour and baking soda

Set aside

In a large mixing bowl, beat together butter, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, salt, and vanilla extract until creamy

Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition

Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined

Stir in chocolate chips and chopped nuts, if using

Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets

Bake in preheated oven for 9-11 minutes or until golden brown

Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely

The Best Orange Chocolate Fudge

With this delicious fudge recipe, you can enjoy the perfect mix of rich chocolate and tangy orange. The treat tastes great, is simple to make, and will satisfy your sweet tooth.

Ingredients:

• 3 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 can 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon orange extract
• Zest of 1 orange
• Pinch of salt
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts optional

Instructions:

Use parchment paper to line an 8x8-inch square baking pan, leaving extra on two sides to make it easy to take off

Put the chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter in a bowl that can go in the microwave

To make the mixture smooth and fully melted, microwave it for 30 seconds at a time and stir it after each one

Add the orange zest, orange extract, and a pinch of salt

Mix everything together well

If you want, you can add the chopped walnuts now

Put the fudge mix into the pan that has been prepared, and make the top smooth

Put the fudge in the fridge for at least two hours, or until it sets

The parchment paper edges can be used to help you get the fudge out of the pan

Make squares out of it

Serve and have fun!

Linzer Cookies - Momma Lew

These Linzer Cookies from Momma Lew are a delightful treat with a sweet, nutty flavor and a fruity jam filling. Perfect for special occasions or a cozy afternoon tea.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup ground almonds or hazelnuts
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup raspberry or apricot jam
• Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions:

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy

Add the egg and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground almonds or hazelnuts, ground cinnamon, and salt

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms

Divide the dough in half, shape each half into a disk, wrap them in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until firm

Preheat your oven to 350F 175C and line baking sheets with parchment paper

Roll out one of the dough disks on a floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness

Use a round cookie cutter to cut out cookies

For half of the cookies, use a smaller cookie cutter to create a window in the center these will be the top cookies

Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely

Once the cookies are cool, spread a small amount of raspberry or apricot jam on the bottom cookies the ones without the window

Dust the top cookies the ones with the window with powdered sugar and place them on top of the jam-covered cookies to create a sandwich

Repeat the process with the remaining dough and jam

Your Linzer cookies are ready to enjoy! They pair wonderfully with a cup of tea or coffee