Sweets For The Sweet! 3 V-Day Recipes That'll Win Your Heart
It's Valentine's Day! Before you barf, we have to remind you of one of the least cheesy parts of the holiday, and something even the most staunch anti-Cupidists can enjoy: dessert! We've asked Kelsey Miller, our resident recipe pro, to whip up three treats that'll get your sweet tooth a-tinglin'. Bon appetit!
Best. Cookies. Ever. — I’m not one to preach. But if I had a creed, motto or political stance, it would be these cookies. This is my personal spin on an ancient recipe passed down from food writer to food writer since Ezekiel. If properly applied, it has the power to move mountains and solve
the European debt crisis. Put these cookies in someone’s hands, and they’ll never forget where they came from.
I’m not advocating irresponsible use, but if you’ve set your cap on a certain fellow, these might just the love potion you need. A meal is too much commitment. A cocktail is done to death. A cookie though, is a culinary wink. This one in particular, is sweet, salty and simply irresistible.
Prep Time: 24-36 hours*
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Cost: $30
Ingredients:
8 oz. cake flour (1 cup minus 2 tbsp.)
8 oz. bread flour
1 ¼ tsp. baking soda
1 ½ tsp. baking powder
1 ½ tsp. coarse salt (i.e. sea/kosher salt)
2 ½ sticks butter, room temp
1 ¼ cups light brown sugar
1 cup plus 2 Tbsp. granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 tbsp. vanilla extract
1 11.5 oz bag milk chocolate chips
1 11.5 oz bag dark chocolate chips (spring for the fancy, extra dark)
Sea/kosher salt for garnishing
Steps:
Mix flours, baking soda, baking powder and salt together. In a separate bowl, cream butter, sugars, eggs and vanilla. Mix dry and wet together and add chocolate chips.
Wait. For a full day.
*This recipe is just as amazing/annoying as meeting someone you really like. You lay the groundwork on Friday night, and then sit on your hands until Sunday. In this scenario, stealing a bite from the fridge is late-night texting. You know you’ll regret it immediately, but you just can’t help yourself. If you wait 24 hours, you’re in good shape. But wait 36 just to be safe. You really won’t regret it.
When it’s finally time to bake these suckers, heat your oven to 350. Roll dough into the shape and size of golf balls and space out evenly on a greased baking sheet. Sprinkle just a pinch of salt over each and bake for 8-10 minutes, until golden brown and gorgeous.
Hand over to your beloved. Be adored.
Best. Cookies. Ever. — I’m not one to preach. But if I had a creed, motto or political stance, it would be these cookies. This is my personal spin on an ancient recipe passed down from food writer to food writer since Ezekiel. If properly applied, it has the power to move mountains and solve
the European debt crisis. Put these cookies in someone’s hands, and they’ll never forget where they came from.I’m not advocating irresponsible use, but if you’ve set your cap on a certain fellow, these might just the love potion you need. A meal is too much commitment. A cocktail is done to death. A cookie though, is a culinary wink. This one in particular, is sweet, salty and simply irresistible.
Prep Time: 24-36 hours*
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Cost: $30
Ingredients:
8 oz. cake flour (1 cup minus 2 tbsp.)
8 oz. bread flour
1 ¼ tsp. baking soda
1 ½ tsp. baking powder
1 ½ tsp. coarse salt (i.e. sea/kosher salt)
2 ½ sticks butter, room temp
1 ¼ cups light brown sugar
1 cup plus 2 Tbsp. granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 tbsp. vanilla extract
1 11.5 oz bag milk chocolate chips
1 11.5 oz bag dark chocolate chips (spring for the fancy, extra dark)
Sea/kosher salt for garnishing
Steps:
Mix flours, baking soda, baking powder and salt together. In a separate bowl, cream butter, sugars, eggs and vanilla. Mix dry and wet together and add chocolate chips.
Wait. For a full day.
*This recipe is just as amazing/annoying as meeting someone you really like. You lay the groundwork on Friday night, and then sit on your hands until Sunday. In this scenario, stealing a bite from the fridge is late-night texting. You know you’ll regret it immediately, but you just can’t help yourself. If you wait 24 hours, you’re in good shape. But wait 36 just to be safe. You really won’t regret it.
When it’s finally time to bake these suckers, heat your oven to 350. Roll dough into the shape and size of golf balls and space out evenly on a greased baking sheet. Sprinkle just a pinch of salt over each and bake for 8-10 minutes, until golden brown and gorgeous.
Hand over to your beloved. Be adored.
