Montcarte » The Neiman Marcus Chocolate Chip Cookie. The rumor going around is that the Neiman Marcus cookie is the best chocolate chip cookie in the world.
Given that I really, really like chocolate chip cookies, and given that I have made about a dozen different recipes for them in my life, I figured I should give this one a try. Am I ever happy that I did! The variations between this cookie and any other cookie recipe are small, but those tiny changes make all the difference. The Neiman Marcus cookie is the perfect texture for all cookie lovers. You like them crispy? I understand when people say the quality of chocolate used in cookies is important; I found some special dark chocolate chips and used those, and the end result was far superior to the normal chocolate chips I use. They also seem like they would be quite versatile – I’d like to add some shredded coconut next time, and switch up the chocolates used.
Watch the baking time though – mine only needed 15 minutes. Joe Pastry - Category: Chocolate Chip Cookies. Making Cream Cheese Frosting This really couldn’t be much easier, but heck, a couple of photos can’t hurt, right?
Just combine all your ingredients in the bowl of a mixer with the paddle attached… …and beat for about 45 seconds until the frosting is smooth and uniform. You might need to scrape the bowl once to make sure all the ingredients are well combined. If you notice small lumps — and if you look closely you can make out a few — just keep beating. Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe Cream cheese’s gaminess and gumminess make it a rather odd base for a frosting. 12 ounces cream cheese 8 ounces soft butter 8 ounces powdered sugar ½ teaspoon vanilla extract Whip on medium-high speed until smooth.
Honey & jam: Pumpkin Cupcakes with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting a. My family is kind of crazy. Our life is essentially one giant musical, we are constantly singing. Any word or phrase can set us off. You say close your eyes? We start singing The Bangles “Close your eyes...give me your hand, darling!” Down South? Another one in rotation is Michelle Branch’s Breathe. Yesterday night I noticed that I was gaining a lot of followers on twitter, and lots of hits on my blog.
Although it’s great to hear a famous person likes my blog, I have to say I appreciate every comment, tweet, and email I receive from you guys, famous or not. In celebration of life’s unexpected joys I bring you Pumpkin Cupcakes. Pumpkin Cupcakes With Maple–Cream Cheese Frosting Adapted from David Leite via Smitten KitchenYield: 17 to 18 cupcakes Frosting Two (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened 1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature 2 cups confectioners’ sugar 1/4 cup pure maple syrup Make the cupcakes: 1. Guinness and Baileys Irish cupcakes. Guinness and Bailey's Irish Cream cupcakes - great for St.
Patrick's Day or any time at all. Photo by: gettyimages.com This recipe is from the wonderful food website Annie's Eats These little beauties from Ireland really do offer a genuine taste of Ireland, just as they satiate your chocolate and cream cravings. With their lively mix of Guinness and Baileys, just one taste will tell you that they’re a little triumph of the cake makers' art. Ingredients Serving: 24 cupcakes 1 cup stout (Guinness) 16 tbsp. unsalted butter ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups sugar 1½ tsp. baking soda ¾ tsp. salt 2 large eggs 2/3 cup sour cream For the Baileys ganache filling: 8 oz. bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped 2/3 cup heavy cream 2 tbsp. butter, at room temperature 2 tsp.
For the Baileys butter cream frosting: 8 tbsp. unsalted butter, at room temperature 3-4 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted 4-8 tbsp. Method To make the cupcakes, preheat the oven to 350° F.