January Recipes

Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

 Ingredients:

2 ¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking soda

½ tsp salt

1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened

¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar

¾ cup (165g) packed brown sugar

2 large eggs

2 tsp vanilla extract

2 cups (340g) chocolate chips (milk, dark, or semi-sweet)

Optional: 1 cup chopped nuts (e.g., walnuts or pecans)

 

How to Make Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

1.Preheat the oven

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. This ensures your cookies bake evenly and don’t stick to the tray.

2.Mix the dry ingredients

In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

3.Cream the butter and sugars

In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together using an electric mixer (or by hand with a sturdy whisk) until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. This step ensures that the cookies have a soft texture and a rich flavor.

4.Add the eggs and vanilla

Beat in the eggs, one at a time, making sure each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. Add the vanilla extract and continue mixing until everything is well combined.

 

5.Incorporate the dry ingredients

Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in tough cookies.

6.Fold in the chocolate chips

Using a spatula or wooden spoon, gently fold the chocolate chips (and nuts, if using) into the dough. Make sure the chips are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.

7.Scoop the dough onto the baking sheet

Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.

8.Bake the cookies

Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers are still soft. For a softer cookie, remove them from the oven when they still look slightly underbaked in the center; they’ll firm up as they cool.

9.Cool and enjoy!

Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Grab a glass of milk and enjoy your freshly baked chocolate chip cookies!

 

Easy Crockpot Chicken Corn Chowder Recipe for Cozy Nights

Equipment:

Crockpot

Ingredients

For the Chowder

2 lbs Chicken Breasts or Thighs recommended for added moisture.

4 cups Frozen Potatoes

2 cups Creamed Corn

4 cups Chicken Broth Vegetable broth is a substitute.

2 cups Corn Frozen, fresh or canned.

1 tsp Minced Garlic

1 tsp Onion Powder

1 tsp Salt Adjust to taste.

1 tsp Black Pepper Adjust to taste.

1 cup Heavy Cream Half-and-half or coconut milk as substitutes.

 

How to Make Easy Crockpot Chicken Corn Chowder

Place the chicken breasts or thighs in the crockpot. Layer the potatoes, carrots, peas and corn, broth and heavy cream into the pot.

Cover the crockpot and set it to cook on LOW for about 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.

Once the cooking time has elapsed, remove the chicken from the pot and shred it into bite-sized pieces.

Taste your chowder and adjust the salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot, garnished with freshly chopped parsley.

 

 

 

 

Pepperoni Pizza Roses

Ingredients:

1 package (14 oz) pizza dough

1/2 cup pizza sauce

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

20 slices pepperoni

1 tsp Italian seasoning

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a muffin tin with nonstick spray.
2. Roll out the pizza dough into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick on a floured surface.
3. Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce over the dough, then sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and place pepperoni slices evenly.
4. Starting from one long side, roll the dough tightly into a log and slice into 1-inch rounds.
5. Place each round cut-side up in the greased muffin tin.
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and bubbling with melted cheese.