Chocolate Chip Cookies with a Secret

Chocolate Chip Cookies with a Secret
  • PREP TIME
    45 mins
  • COOK TIME
    10 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    55 mins
  • SERVING
    36 People
  • VIEWS
    16

Embark on a culinary adventure with these intriguing chocolate chip cookies! A medley of unexpected flavors dances within each bite, creating a delightful symphony that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for a playful guessing game with family and friends – can they uncover the 'secret' ingredients?

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    31 g
  • Cholesterol
    11 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    3 g
  • Saturated Fat
    4 g
  • Sodium
    376 mg
  • Sugar
    21 g
  • Fat
    13 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step
5 mins

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease two baking sheets. (5 minutes)

02

Step
7 mins

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened margarine, white sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. (7 minutes)

03

Step
3 mins

Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract. (3 minutes)

04

Step
2 mins

In a small bowl, dissolve the instant coffee granules in the water. Add this mixture to the creamed mixture. (2 minutes)

05

Step
5 mins

Stir in the strawberry jam, chestnut puree, hot chocolate mix, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, orange liqueur, and maple extract. Ensure all ingredients are evenly incorporated. (5 minutes)

06

Step
8 mins

Gradually add the flour, granola, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. (8 minutes)

07

Step
4 mins

Fold in the chocolate chips, chopped walnuts, and grated rosemary chocolate until evenly distributed. (4 minutes)

08

Step
10 mins

Pinch off tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into 1-inch diameter balls. Place the balls onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie. Flatten each ball slightly with a floured glass to about 1/4 inch thickness. (10 minutes)

09

Step
12 mins

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the tops are set when lightly touched. (12 minutes)

10

Step
10 mins

Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. (10 minutes)

For a richer flavor, brown the butter before creaming it with the sugars. This adds a nutty depth to the cookies.
The rosemary chocolate provides a subtle, sophisticated note. If you can't find it, you can infuse regular dark chocolate with rosemary by steeping a sprig of fresh rosemary in melted chocolate for a few minutes, then removing the rosemary before using.
Chestnut puree can be found in specialty food stores or online. If unavailable, praline paste makes an excellent substitute.
Be careful not to overbake the cookies, as they will continue to set as they cool. They should be slightly soft in the center when you remove them from the oven.

Lucinda Ziemann

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.2/ 5 ( 5 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Krista Bashirian

    These cookies are so unique! I love the unexpected combination of flavors.

  • Sandra Jones

    I made these for a bake sale, and they were the first to sell out! Everyone wanted the recipe.

  • Rick Johns

    My kids loved trying to guess the secret ingredients. It was a fun family activity!

  • Lynn Dubuque

    The rosemary chocolate is a game-changer. It adds such a sophisticated touch.

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