My friend Kara made up a recipe for whole-wheat chocolate chip cookies that is AWESOME. So, I have tweaked it a bit and am pleased to introduce the most amazing cookie I have ever had. I was thinking it kind of reminded me of Mike- designed just for me and has everything I want in a cookie. Is that sick? They are somewhat nutritious, which makes it easy to justify eating half a dozen in one day. Watch out!
* Note: the cookie jar is almost empty!
Whole-Wheat and Flax seed Chocolate Chip Cookies
2 c. whole wheat flour (sifted)
2 c. quick-cooking oats
2 Tbsp. milled flax seed
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. Kosher salt
(in a medium bowl, mix these dry ingredients)
1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. butter
1.5 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
*chocolate chips and for extra fun: Williams Sonoma Hot Chocolate Mix (it's really a bunch of amazing shaved semi-sweet chocolate pieces)
* In a large bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugar by hand, with a FORK (this is Mark Searcy's secret technique- and it works!).
* Add eggs and vanilla until mixed in well.
* Add previously-combined dry ingredients and mix until blended STILL with the fork.
* Incorporate the chocolate. Don't over-mix!
Scoop by tablespoons onto a parchment-lined baking sheet (the parchment is crucial) and bake in a preheated oven 350 degrees for 5 minutes, rotate and bake 5-6 more minutes. Cool on a cooling rack. As soon as they are cool, and you've already sampled a few, store them immediately in a container so as not to dry out.
We really love waffles around here, as you can tell by the photos I posted. This waffle recipe is amazing if you want light and fluffy Belgian waffles with a slightly crunchy exterior. Enjoy!
