Chocolate Chip Truffles

Ganache 9 oz semisweet chocolate 1 c. heavy cream, room temperature 3 oz dark sweet chocolate, chopped into small chunks 1 Tablespoon Sabra Orange-chocolate liqueur Dipping 16 oz. dark sweet chocolate 1/4 cup vegetable oil Garnish 1 cup dark chocolate shavings. Prepare ganache by chopping or grating semisweet chocolate into small pieces. Place in top…

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Basic Chocolate Chip Cookies

1 cup butter, softened 3/4 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 large eggs 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 (12-ounce) package or 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips 1 cup chopped pecans (optional) Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large…

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Chocolate Pudding

2 squares chocolate pinch of baking soda 2 eggs, separated 1/2 cup sugar 1 T butter 2 cups milk 1 tsp vanilla Separate the eggs. Melt chocolate in a little water with a pinch of soda in a double boiler. Reduce heat. Beat the egg yolks. Stir a spoon of the chocolate into the beaten…

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Chocolate Custard Pudding

2 cups whole milk 1/8 teaspoon salt 3 squares semisweet baking chocolate 4 egg yolks 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 tablespoons milk 5 tablespoons butter In a medium saucepan, scald (just below boiling point) 2 cups milk with salt. Stir in chocolate until completely melted; set aside. In a large bowl, combine egg yolks and…

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Double Chocolate Chip Cookies

2 1/2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate 1/2 cup butter 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2/3 cup sour cream 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In the microwave or…

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