Happy October! This month was filled with pink ribbons, fall decorations, sweets, tepid breezes, and lots of thought in being someone else for one day. October is also national cookie month in which these delicious treats were perfect for every occasion of the month.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month to increase awareness of the disease. While the majority of people are aware of breast cancer, this month is to help remind many to be aware and make sure to take measures in detecting the disease for themselves and advising other to do the same. "We have made a lot of progress but still have a long way to go and need your help!" (NBCF)
Yields about 2 dozen cookies
Ingredients:
½ cup (one stick) butter, softened
1 cup light brown sugar
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 ½ teaspoons instant espresso coffee powder
1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
2-3 drops of red food coloring, (It is easy to over dye it so add cautiously until you get your desired pink color.)
Preparation:
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
Place the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in the work bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Beat on medium speed for about 30 seconds, until the mixture is fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla for 30 seconds longer, until well combined.
In a mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add to the mixer, while beating on slow speed., Beat for about 15 seconds, stir in the chocolate chips and espresso powder, and mix for 15 seconds longer. Lastly, add cream cheese until all ingredients are thoroughly combined but do not over mix and then add the food coloring.
Prepare a cookie sheet with about 2 tablespoons of shortening (or use a non-stick spray). Using a 1-ounce scoop, or using a 2 tablespoon measure, drop the cookie dough onto the cookie sheet in dollops about 3 inches apart. Gently press down on the dough with the back of a spoon to spread out into 2-inch circles; there should be room on the sheet of six or eight cookies at a time. Transfer to the oven in batches and bake for about 20 minutes or until the cookies are nicely browned around the edges. Bake for a little longer for crispier cookies.
½ cup (one stick) butter, softened
1 cup light brown sugar
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 ½ teaspoons instant espresso coffee powder
1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
2-3 drops of red food coloring, (It is easy to over dye it so add cautiously until you get your desired pink color.)
Preparation:
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
Place the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in the work bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Beat on medium speed for about 30 seconds, until the mixture is fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla for 30 seconds longer, until well combined.
In a mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add to the mixer, while beating on slow speed., Beat for about 15 seconds, stir in the chocolate chips and espresso powder, and mix for 15 seconds longer. Lastly, add cream cheese until all ingredients are thoroughly combined but do not over mix and then add the food coloring.
Prepare a cookie sheet with about 2 tablespoons of shortening (or use a non-stick spray). Using a 1-ounce scoop, or using a 2 tablespoon measure, drop the cookie dough onto the cookie sheet in dollops about 3 inches apart. Gently press down on the dough with the back of a spoon to spread out into 2-inch circles; there should be room on the sheet of six or eight cookies at a time. Transfer to the oven in batches and bake for about 20 minutes or until the cookies are nicely browned around the edges. Bake for a little longer for crispier cookies.
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| "Supporting the Fighters, Admiring the Survivors, Honoring the Taken, And Never Ever Giving up HOPE." October is not the only month in where we should take awareness in ourselves and fight against Breast Cancer. Everyday women everywhere are affected by Breast Cancer, make sure to get yourself checked and advise a friend and/or family to the same. Stay Tuned for Part 2! Sincerely and Truly yours, Jade |
