Toffee Crunch Cookies

2 cups all purpose flour

3/4 cup light brown sugar

1 teaspoon baking soda

3 Tablespoons strong- brewed espresso, cooled

1 teaspoon salt

1 large egg

2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

3/4 cup granulated sugar

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

 

1 cup toffee bits

In a small bowl, stir together flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside. In the large bowl of an electric mixer on medium speed with paddle attach- ment, cream butter, granulated and brown sugar until fluffy. Add espresso, then add eggs one at a time. Reduce speed to low, add flour mixture. Add chocolate chips and toffee bits. Scrape the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula.

For best results, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to Pure Convection™ at 350°. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Drop about 1 tablespoon of dough onto the lined sheets with about 2 inches of space between them. Bake for about 12-15 min- utes, or until light golden brown. Repeat with remaining dough.

Makes about 4 dozen.

Chocolate Chip Hazelnut Cookies

4

1/2 cups all purpose flour

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

2 teaspoons baking soda

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 teaspoons salt

4 large eggs

2 cups vegetable shortening or butter

4 cups semisweet chocolate chips

1

1/2 cups light brown sugar

2 cups toasted chopped hazelnuts

Combine flour, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. Using a large stand mixer with the paddle attachment, cream together vegetable shortening, sugar, and brown sugar until creamy. Add eggs one at a time. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in chocolate chips and hazelnuts. Drop by round- ed Tablespoon onto baking sheet. Refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes. To bake, adjust oven racks to position 1-4. Preheat oven to 325° on Pure Convection™. Transfer cookies to ungreased or parchment-lined baking sheet. Place in oven and set timer for 22-25 minutes. Bake until gold- en brown.

After Baking: Cool on baking sheets for a couple of minutes, then transfer cookies to wire rack.

Makes about 10 dozen.

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