When Mr. Butler’s recipe for White Chocolate Cookies published, we came to the conclusion that the ultimate in chocolate chip cookie baking had been reached. The only remaining challenge was a chocolate cookie with white chocolate chips.

Mr. Butler did not ignore this challenge. He set to work, ignoring the critics and the apathy of the public. He eventually produced the recipe we are proud of. He warns us of two things. First do not attempt to remove the cookies from the sheet are cooled. They are initially very tender. Don’t be surprised if the flavor changes between first bite and last.

Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

Ingredients:

1 ounce unsweetened chocolate

1/4 cup (1/8 lb.) butter or margarine

1 tablespoon finely ground coffee beans

1/2 cup sugar 3/4 cup all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

2 tablespoons milk

1 teaspoon vanilla

1/4 cup sweetened shredded dried coconut

1/4 cup white chocolate chips

Directions:

Chop unsweetened chocolate and butter into tiny pieces. Combine with ground coffee in a small bowl. Place bowl in hot water making sure to not get the contents wet. Stir frequently until mixture is smoothly melted. For quicker results, instead of placing bowl over hot water, place mixture in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in a microwave oven on 1/2 power (50 percent). Stirring every 30 seconds until smoothly melted. In a bowl, combine and stir sugar, flour, and baking powder. Add chocolate mixture, milk, vanilla, coconut, and white chocolate chips. Make sure the mixture is mixed well. Shape dough into balls of 24 equal-size approximately 1 inch in diameter. Set dough balls approximately 3 inches apart on a lightly oiled 12X15 inch baking sheet. With your palm, flatten balls to about 1/2 inch thick. Bake in a 358 [degrees] oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until cookies feel firm at edges when tapped lightly. Let them cool for at least 10 minutes on pan. The cookies will rip when hot. Transfer with a spatula to cool on racks. Store in airtight container and refrigerate for up to five days. Freeze to store longer. This recipe makes 2 dozen.

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Shameless Chocolate Pieces

10 oz. semi-sweet chocolate - melted and cooled
1/2 C. unsalted butter
1 C. brown sugar
1/2 C. white sugar
4 eggs
1 t. pure vanilla
2 1/4 C. all-purpose flour
1 t. baking powder
1 t. baking soda
1/4 t. salt
1 T. very strong coffee
2 C. semi-sweet chocolate (or half milk, half semi-sweet) - coarsely chopped
1 C. pecans - optional
1 C. dried sour cherries - optional
Melt the chocolate, cool and set aside.
Cream the brown sugar, white sugar
and butter until smooth in a large mixing bowl. Add eggs and vanilla and blend well.
Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and coffee.
Mix in chocolate (nuts, cherries). Wrap dough and chill for an hour.
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place large balls of dough (about 2 inches in diameter)
on baking sheet (about 3 inches apart).
Bake until just set (13 to 17 minutes).
Cool well before removing from sheet.
About 1 1/2 dozen large cookies.

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Chocolate Chip Cookies
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup butter, room temperature
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 1/4 cups brown sugar,
firmly packed 2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 to 3 cups semisweet chocolate chips
PREPARATION:
Cream butter and sugars until light in a large mixing bowl. Beat in the eggs and vanilla. The flour, salt baking powder, and soda need to be sifted together; stir into the first mixture, blending well. Stir in chocolate chips. Shape into balls into about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Place 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in a preheated 350° oven for 8to 10 minutes, or until edges are light brown. Makes about 4 to 5 dozen cookies.

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