Chocolate Cookie Bars
or drop cookies
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup white sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
2 teaspoons real vanilla extract
2 eggs
2 1/3 cup all-purpose flour, sifted or lifted
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
2 cups chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In batter bowl, cream together the
butter, sugars, and vanilla, adding eggs and beating well. In another
bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Blend into the egg mixture, adding chips and nuts. Spread into a
buttered 12 by 17 inch baking sheet with sides.
Bake 25 minutes, or until the bars are
set and browned on top. Allow to cool on rack before slicing into bars
or diamonds. Sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired.
To make drop cookies, simply drop by
tablespoons using the cookie dropper onto a parchment lined baking
sheet. Bake 15-20 minutes. |
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