Triple Chocolate Chip Cookies

I found this recipe in a cookie cook book when I was in high school. It was on sale at Barnes and Noble! In the book they are called Chocolate Fudge Brownies, but I think they are more on the cookie side then the brownie side. And if you are expecting a brownie - you will be disappointed.

Personally, I don't like these cookies very much because I'm not a big fan of chocolate. However, they are the first to go when I bring them to a party and everyone always asks for the recipe. So I'd say try them if you like chocolate!

These cookies freeze well and it is easy to make a big batch of them. You can space about 15 of the cookies per cookie sheet as they do not spread out too much on the pan.

Also see the recipe for Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookie and my Mom's favorite white chocolate and macadamia nut cookies!
 
Triple Chocolate Cookies 
Adapted from Cookies by Pamela Clark
Makes 4-6 dozen depending on cookie size

2 sticks butter, softened
1 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 c sugar
3/4 c packed brown sugar
1 egg
2 cups all purpose flour
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/3 cup chopped nuts (hazelnuts, optional)
2/3 cup each coarsely chopped of dark chocolate, milk chocolate, and white chocolate

Preheat oven to 350F, line cookie sheets with parchment paper or use your silpat mat.
Using paddle attachment on your mixer beat butter, vanilla, sugars, and egg until light and fluffy.
In small bowl combine flour, cocoa, and baking soada.
Combine dry ingredients into wet ingredients.
Add in nuts and chocolate bits.

Mom's Favorite White Chocolate and Macadamia Nut Cookies

Here is another go-to / no-fail cookie recipes. This includes the chocolate chip cookies, the chocolate chocolate chip cookies, and these white chocolate macadamia nut cookies.

But first, Happy Birthday Mom!! (Yes, her birthday was in April, I'm a little behind in my posts!)

Back to baking. These are straight forward cookies and can be made easily enough with or without the nuts. Macadamia nuts are quite pricey.

I actually leave this recipe alone and don't make any changes. I only put about 12 per cookie sheet as they do spread a little bit. I also use my mini cookie scoop most of the time.

These cookies freeze well. Put the cooled cookies into a container or a bag and put in the freezer. To defrost put the bag in the fridge or let it defrost on the counter.

Enjoy!

Also see the recipe for Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookie and Triple Chocolate Chip cookies!

Vanilla Chip Macadamia Nut Cookies

Makes approx 5-6 dozen with small cookie scoop or 3 dozen regular

1/2 c Butter; softened

1/2 c Sugar

1/4 c Light brown sugar; packed

1 tsp Vanilla

1 Egg

1 c Flour

1/4 tsp Salt

1/2 tsp Baking soda

1 c White chocolate chips

1/2 c Flaked coconut

1 c Macadamia nuts; chopped

Preheat oven to 375F.

In mixer with paddle attachment cream butter until light, gradually add sugars, creaming well until blended. Beat in vanilla and egg.

In separate bowl stir together flour, salt and baking soda. Add flour mix to creamed mix until combined.

Stir in white chocolate, nuts, and coconut.

Drop by level tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.

Bake for about 8 - 12 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove to wire racks to cool.