Contributed by:
Michael W. Davis
(Davisstories.com)
Romantic suspense & mystery
Story behind the recipe – Every Christmas my grandmother presented a basket of her infamous cookies. To us children, they provided every lasting memories. Each nugget of chewy wonder was nurtured into a gift from a woman with the magic touch. Years flew by and the recipe passed to my mother, then my wife. Now, each 24th of December, they reappear, only my sons burn their hands as the pecan filled delights pop from the oven, the vapors still rising, the chips gooey soft from the heat. They eat ‘em before I get one. That’s okay. I did the same at their age. Oh, and in the novel SHADOW OF GUILT the toddler that held the special secret to the plot line was caught stuffing her little pockets with aunt Iona’s chocolate chip cookies. She was modeled after my granddaughter at that age who loves those cookies.
What you’ll need - Recipe will make about 18 cookies
- ½ cup shortening, 1 1/8 cup flour, 1 egg
- ¼ cup granulated sugar, ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ tsp salt, ½ tsp baking soda, ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 4 oz pack of pecans or walnut (make sure all eaters are not allergic to these nuts)
- 6 oz semi sweet chocolate chips
Steps to the process – Note: If you multiply recipe by factor of four, add extra ½ cup of flour.
- In medium bowl combine flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In large bowl combine shortening and sugars with electric mixer. Beat on medium speed until smooth and creamy.
- Add egg to shortening and sugar mixture. Mix well.
- Slowly add flour mixture beating after each addition. Stir in chocolate chips & nuts. Stir in vanilla.
- Cover with plastic wrap. The real trick that distinguishes this from other CC cookies I’ve eaten is that the batter is placed in the frig for 12 hours before going in the oven. Not sure why but OMG.
- Preheat oven to 375. Take out dough, with heaping teaspoon of dough roll between palms into ball.
- Place on ungreased cookie pan 2 inches apart. When full place on middle rack in oven for 9-10 minutes until edges are golden brown. Do not over bake.
Comments - Now eat ‘em till you’re stuffed. Oh, don’t forget to leave some for Santa.
Novels available from author – Excerpts and reviews available at Davisstories.com:
Blind Consent, “The answers are buried in the secrets of the past.” Rose award winner, 2009
Whispers of Innocence, “Things are not always what they seem.”
Tainted Hero, “Sometimes good people do bad things.”
Veil of Deception, “Sometimes truth cuts deeper than a lie.”
Shadow of Guilt, “To each crossing of paths, there is a purpose.”
Righteous Fury, “When the line between honor and Treason fade.”