I always smile when I come across this recipe. It was one of the first things I ever made for my husband when we were dating. We'd been together for about 6 weeks and I was head-over-heels in love with him. When he happened to cc me and his mother on some random e-mail, I began plotting a way to ingratiate myself with his mom. I ended up sending her a private e-mail asking for one of my sweetie's favorite recipes to surprise him with.
She sent back this cookie recipe and it did the trick. I scored mega bonus points with the woman who would eventually become my mother-in-law and after settling down from the mental freak-out that I'd been cavorting with his mom, my sweetie was also pleased.
Anyway, after digging up this recipe, I decided I had to make a batch for his arrival this evening. They made a delicious mid-afternoon snack for me and I think he'll enjoy them tonight after a long week of food on the go. That is, if there's any left by the time he gets home.
Chocolate Thumb Print Cookies
Batter:
1/2 c. butter
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. brown sugar
1.5 c. flour
2 Tbsp. milk
1/4 c. mini chocolate chips
Dusting:
powdered sugar
Filling:
3/4 c. mini chocolate chips
1 Tbsp. butter
1 tsp. vanilla
2 Tbsp. corn syrup
Mix butter, salt, vanilla, and sugar until light and fluffy. Add flour and milk until batter comes together. Add chips. Shape into 1" balls and place on a parchment-lined cookie sheet. Flatten slightly with your palm and then make a thumbprint in the center. Bake 10-12 minutes at 350 or until slightly golden. [I like to re-press the thumbprint while still hot.] Cool and then roll in powdered sugar.
Melt chocolate, butter, corn syrup, and vanilla in a double boiler. Heap into center of cookies and cool to set.
4 comments:
yum! They sound delish! I am SO making these in a bit!
what a sweet story. i bet the cookies will make you score in other ways too... ;)
Missing you too, baby doll. Thanks for the cookies. Always.
Love your quilts. I especially like the twin quilts.
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