I thought these looked so interesting, I had to share with you - Bacon Chocolate Chip Cookes . Before you judge them - hear me out. I just found this recipe on a blog called “Ooh, You Tasty Little Things.” Intriguing name, I know. The post talks about how “everything is better with bacon”. Yes, bacon really does improve things. But the blogger was unprepared for how tasty the cookies really were.
Nevertheless, I can’t wait to try them. Have you ever had the urge to eat some potato chips after eating chocolate? For some reason, chocolaty things make me crave salty foods. So why not put the salt right in the cookie? The blogger said that her husband was skeptical and thought it sounded odd. But right away, I knew the cookies were going to be good.
When I first started making chocolate chip cookies from scratch, I did what most people do. I followed the Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe that can be found on the Nestle bag. All that changed when I completely messed up. Halfway through following the instructions, I started following the oatmeal chocolate chip cookies recipe that was also on the bag. I noticed after a few steps, said “Oops” and resumed following the chocolate chip cookies.
My husband declared that they were the best chocolate chip cookies he’s ever had. They had a crispy outside and soft, gooey inside. Since that time, I’ve improved on the cookies even more.
My challenge to you is to find your own “special” chocolate chip cookie recipe. Take the recipe you always use, and make some changes to it. Here’s what I did to modify the recipe. You can borrow my ideas.
- add extra granulated sugar
- add more brown sugar
- use large, not extra large eggs
- add 1 teaspoon of instant coffee grinds to the batter
- add 1 tablespoon cocoa powder to the batter
- line the baking sheet with unbleached parchment paper before dropping the cookies down
- let them cool on a cooling rack instead of in the pan
If you decide to make any changes and they come out great, let me know!
As a kid, my parents would take us out for ice cream sundaes once in a while. My favorite was the simple sundae because I always got to choose the sauce and the ice cream flavor. This sundae takes me back to that time. Plus, there’s something about a warm sauce that makes the dessert feel extra special. Finish it off with candied ginger pieces for an unconventional twist.
2 medium scoops ice cream of choice (try vanilla or chocolate, or use your imagination)
3 tablespoons strawberry sauce , warm
1 tablespoon candied ginger, chopped (optional)
Scoop ice cream into a pretty dessert dish. Top with strawberry sauce and sprinkle with candied ginger. If you don’t like candied ginger you can also try candied orange peels or dark chocolate pieces.
