Category Archives: Chocolates

Chocolate Brownies

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This recipe was taste tested by my son’s friends and it was a thumbs-up !

Makes about 18 squares

  • 100 g unsalted butter
  • 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F
  2. Line 12 inch x 4 inch loaf pan or pan of your choice with buttered parchment paper
  3. Melt butter, chocolate and cocoa powder in a bowl over a pot of simmering water, let cool for about 5 minutes
  4. Sift together flour, baking powder and salt, set aside
  5. Using an electric mixer, with the whisk attachment, mix together sugar, eggs and vanilla extract until pale at medium speed
  6. Add chocolate mixture, mix until blended
  7. Add flour mixture until well blended, make sure you scrape down sides of mixing bowl
  8. Pour batter in pan, about 1 inch in height and bake for about 35-40 minutes
  9. Let cool in pan for about 10 minutes, then cool completely on rack and cut into squares

Brownies can be stored in airtight container at room temperature for 3 days.  Check if brownies are done by inserting a tooth pick in the middle, it should be slightly sticky but not too wet.

S’mores Sandwiches

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This is a super easy snack if you are in a hurry

Makes 4 sandwiches

  • 8 graham crackers
  • 1/4 cup mini marshmallows
  • 1/4 cup chocolate chips
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F, turn to broil setting
  2. Put 4 graham crackers on cook sheet or oven tray
  3. Put marshmallows and chocolate chips on top of crackers
  4. Heat in oven for about 2-3 minutes until marshmallows start to brown
  5. Press with remaining graham crackers on top to make sandwiches
  6. Cool for a few minutes before eating, the fillings can be very hot.

If you only making a small number of sandwiches, you can use the toaster oven. 

 

 

 

 

Chocolate Chip Cookie

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The chocolate chip cookie is probably the most popular cookie in the world. It’s been around for over 75 years!  WOW!  It is so yummy and easy to make.  You can dip it in a glass of milk or use it to make an ice-cream sandwich. You can also add nuts like pecans and walnuts (but beware of nut allergies! ) or dried fruits like raisins and cranberries.

Makes about 3 dozens

  • 2 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups milk chocolate chips
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F
  2. Sift together flour, baking soda and salt, set aside
  3. Using an electric mixer, fitted with paddle attachment, cream together butter and both sugars at medium speed until fluffy
  4. Reduce speed to low, add eggs and vanilla, mix well
  5. Mix in flour mixture in 2-3 portions until well blended
  6. Stir in chocolate chips
  7. Place rounded tablespoons of dough on baking sheets lined with parchment paper, spacing 2 inches apart
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through, until edges turn golden but centres should still be soft
  9. Let cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them on wire racks until completely cooled

Cookies can be kept in dry, airtight containers for up to 5 days. When mixing dough, scrape sides and bottom of mixing bowl to make sure it is well blended. When baking, set timer to 10 minutes, check if cookies are ready before adding more time.