Chocolate Quickies Recipes

QUICK CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Combine the butter, sugar and brown sugar in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix until well combined and creamy. Add the vanilla and egg. Gradually add the baking mix and mix until combined. Add the chocolate chips and pecans; mix until just combined.
• Drop heaping tablespoons of the dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets.
• Bake until the cookies are lightly browned, about 15 minutes, rotating the baking sheets halfway through.
• Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

CHOCOLATE QUICKIES (NO BAKE)

Steps:

• Combine margarine, sugar, milk, cocoa, and salt in a heavy pot and bring to boil over medium heat for 1 1/2 minutes.
• Remove from hot burner.
• Add oats, peanut butter, and vanilla.
• Add raisins/nuts if desired.
• Mix well.
• Drop by teaspoon on waxed paper and let cool.
• I have no idea how many this recipe makes-- having never counted them so this will be a guess.

NO-BAKE CHOCOLATE QUICKIES

Steps:

• In a saucepan add butter, sugar, cocoa and milk.
• Bring to boil, stirring constantly. After 3 minutes remove from heat.
• Stir in vanilla and oats.
• Drop by spoonful onto wax paper.
• Let sit till firm, or eat immediately!

QUICK CHOCOLATE GANACHE

Steps:

• Chop chocolate finely using a serrated knife; place in a large heat-proof bowl.
• Bring cream to a boil over medium-high heat; pour directly over chopped chocolate. Allow to sit 10 minutes. Use a rubber spatula to gently stir chocolate and cream until well combined and smooth. Let sit at room temperature until cooled and just thickened, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes, but up to an hour depending on the temperature of the room.

FUDGE QUICKIES

Steps:

• Place oats, nuts, coconut, and chocolate chips in a large bowl.
• Place sugars, butter or margarine, and milk in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, and continue to boil for 2 minutes. Pour hot mixture over oat mixture. Mix well. Drop from a teaspoon onto wax paper. Allow to set up.

CHOCOLATE-CHERRY CAKE

Steps:

• Prepare the cake: Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease an 8-inch square baking pan with olive oil.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the sugar, flour, cocoa powder and baking powder until evenly distributed and no lumps remain. To a separate large bowl, add the 1/2 cup oil, eggs, milk, almond extract and salt and whisk until smooth, at least 30 seconds. Gently whisk the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until the last streak of flour disappears.
• Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and tap gently against the counter to pop excess air bubbles. Bake until a skewer or cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean, 30 to 40 minutes. Let cool completely in the pan.
• Microwave the cherry preserves in a small bowl in 30-second intervals or in a small saucepan over medium heat until looser and slightly liquidy. Spread the preserves evenly over the cooled cake.
• Make the frosting: In a large bowl, combine the sugar, cocoa powder and salt and pour over the hot water. Either by hand or with an electric mixer, whisk until smooth. Add the heavy cream and continue whisking until billowy soft peaks form. When you turn the whisk upside-down, a peak of cream should flop over slightly like a Santa hat. Spread the frosting over the cake and, if using, garnish with the cherries. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.