DECADENT DOUBLE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES & TUESDAY TIPS

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

This recipe is super simple to make and comes from Real Simple Magazine.  Chocolate fans rejoice!

INGREDIENTS

1. 1/2cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
2. 1/2cup granulated sugar
3. 1/2cup brown sugar
4. 1large egg
5. 1teaspoon pure vanilla extract
6. 1 1/2cups all-purpose flour
7. 1/4cup unsweetened cocoa powder
8. 1/2teaspoon baking soda
9. 1/2teaspoon baking powder
10. 1/2teaspoon salt
11. 1/2cup milk-chocolate chips
12. 1/2cup semisweet chocolate chips

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat your oven to 350°F. Cream the butter and sugars in a large bowl with an electric mixer on high speed. Lower to medium speed and add the egg and vanilla. Sift together the flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. On low speed, add the dry mixture to the butter mixture. Beat until fully incorporated. Fold in the chocolate chips.
2. Form the dough into approximately 1 1/2-inch balls. Place on parchment- or foil-lined baking sheets, 2 inches apart.
3. Bake until the centers are just set, about 12 minutes. Let cool on sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks.

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Are you a movie fan?  Are you looking forward to any sequels or new movies in 2016?  Looks like quite a few are on the list for next year which look exciting.  Zoolander 2, Captain America - Civil War, Pride & Prejudice, Independence Day Resurgence, Batman vs Superman,  Star Trek Beyond,  Bourne 5, X-Men: Apocalypse, Let It Snow and The Secret Life of Animals.  What's your favorite?

UNIQUE DAYS IN SEPTEMBER

Today is September 8 and we're celebrating International Literacy Day and National Pardon Day!

Some other unusual days to celebrate this month:

September 11 - Make Your Bed Day and No News is Good News Day

September 13 - Fortune Cookie Day and Positive Thinking Day

September 16 - Collect Rocks Day

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WHAT ARE YOU READING THESE DAYS?

I'm still in Thriller mode and reading an edge of your seat novel called The Insider Threat by Brad Taylor.  What's keeping your attention lately?