December 10, 2018

Chocolate Cookies

Name: Chocolate Cookies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 2 cups all purpose flour; 2/3 cup cocoa powder; 1 tsp baking soda; 1/4 tsp salt; 1 cup butter (softened); 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 2/3 cup brown sugar (packed); 1 tsp vanilla extract; 2 large eggs; 3 3 oz boxes Nestle Sno Caps (or 10 oz package, split 2/3 & 1/3, or other nonpareils)

I discovered this amazing recipe during winter of 2017 when I saw a bag of Sno Caps in the baking isle of Target. I had never seen them in that form before, just the movie theater style boxes. I always look at the recipe on the back of packages because I figure, they must be good! I love chocolate but for some reason I never had any desire to make chocolate cookies and it’s not typically the kind I grab somewhere with cookies out to eat. But this, this I wanted to make!

I can’t take any credit for this recipe, but I am posting it here because it is SO good and I’m quite proud of my photos! You can find the recipe here.

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They come out soft, almost a brownie-like texture and when you take a bite, you also get the crunch from the Sno Caps. The texture combination works so well. There’s a rich cocoa flavor and they aren’t super sweet! Another thing I love, no chilling is required!

They’re sure to be a great hit with friends and family over the holidays!

If you can’t find Sno Caps, which are in the candy isle at most places, (I remember them from my childhood but for some reason anyone I mention them to has no idea what I’m talking about) look for mini chocolate nonpareils.

Chocolate Cookies

Makes 36-42 cookies (depending on size)

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

2 cups all purpose flour
2/3 cup cocoa powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup butter softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2/3 cup brown sugar packed
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 large eggs
3 3 oz boxes Nestle Sno Caps or 10 oz package, split 2/3 & 1/3, or other nonpareils

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees, place rack in middle of the oven
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter & sugar
Mix in the eggs & vanilla
In a small bowl, mix together the flour, salt, baking soda & cocoa powder
Add the flour mixture to the wet mixture, 1 cup at a time
Fold in 2 boxes of Sno Caps or 6-7oz of other mini nonpareils
Prepare baking sheet by laying down parchment paper
Scoop large tablespoon dollops onto parchment paper, leaving about 1 inch space between
Top each with 2-3 of the remaining mini nonpariels/Sno Caps
Place in oven & bake for 9-11 minutes or until the centers are done
Remove from oven & set the baking sheet aside to cool for a couple of minutes before transferring the cookies to a cooling rack
Store in an air-tight container