Yummy Chocolate Cookies

 

Well, I don't know if I'd call these cookies "healthy" since there's really nothing healthy about them; however, they are pretty darn delicious. And if you only have 1 or 2 at a time, you won't have to feel guilty. Everything in moderation, right? I don't bake very often, so when I do, it's a very exciting day in the Peress household. 

First things first, if you don't already own a Silpat baking mat - STOP reading this blog right now and GO OUT AND BUY ONE. It will change your life. A Silpat baking mat bakes cookies perfectly and it is 100 times better than a nonstick pan. Why, you ask? Because nonstick pans aren't really nonstick. Silpat baking mats ARE.

These chocolate cookies are YUM. Everyone in my office went crazy for them. So I hope you enjoy. 

Roll balls of cookie dough in powdered sugar and place on baking mat.

If your pan is warm, the cookies will start to spread out right away

Ingredients: 

• 1/2 c. unsalted butter
• 4 squares of unsweetened baker's chocolate
• 2 c. granulated sugar
• 2 t. vanilla extract
• 4 eggs, unbeaten
• 2 t. baking powder
• 1/8 t. salt
• 2 c. all-purpose flour, sifted
• 1/2 c. walnuts (optional)
• Approx. 1 c. powdered sugar

Directions: 

• Melt butter and chocolate.
• In a bowl, combine melted butter and melted chocolate with sugar and vanilla. Mix well.
• Add eggs one at a time, beating the mixture after each addition
• Add sifted flour, baking powder and salt. Mix well. Add nuts if you're including them. 
• Allow the dough to chill in the refrigerator for several hours (I let these chill overnight but at least 6-8 hours should be good) 
• Form the dough into small balls. Roll in powdered sugar. 
• Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes each, depending on the strength of your oven. 

Yields: Approximately 6 dozen
Serving: 1 cookie
Weight Watchers Points: 2 points

Cookies!