Chocolate Chip Cookies

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1. Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients.
  5. Stir in the chocolate chips.
  6. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.
  8. Let them cool on a wire rack before serving.

2. Lemon Meringue Pie

Ingredients:

  • 1 pre-baked pie crust
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 large egg whites

Instructions:

  1. In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually whisk in water.
  2. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat the egg yolks lightly. Gradually whisk in about 1 cup of the hot mixture. Then, pour it back into the saucepan and cook for another 2 minutes.
  4. Stir in lemon juice, zest, butter, and vanilla extract.
  5. Pour the filling into the pre-baked pie crust.
  6. In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
  7. Spread the meringue over the lemon filling and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.

3. Chocolate Lava Cake

Ingredients:

  • 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • Pinch of salt
  • Butter and cocoa powder for greasing ramekins

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Grease 4 ramekins with butter, then coat them with cocoa powder.
  3. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate and butter together, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
  4. Whisk in the powdered sugar until well combined.
  5. Add the eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
  6. Fold in the flour and salt.
  7. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.
  8. Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is soft.
  9. Let the cakes cool for 1-2 minutes, then invert onto plates to serve.

4. Tiramisu

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
  • 3 tbsp coffee liqueur (optional)
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 cup mascarpone cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 24 ladyfingers
  • Cocoa powder for dusting

Instructions:

  1. Mix the brewed coffee and coffee liqueur in a shallow dish.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together egg yolks and sugar until thick and pale.
  3. Fold in the mascarpone cheese until smooth.
  4. In another bowl, whip the heavy cream and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
  5. Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture.
  6. Quickly dip the ladyfingers into the coffee mixture and arrange them in the bottom of a dish.
  7. Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers, then repeat the layers.
  8. Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  9. Dust with cocoa powder before serving.