[Penguin]

Here is a recipe I make often that has a texture similiar to your description. The melted butter in the recipe is what makes such a big difference in the taste and texture of these cookies. They are a favorite here.

The Best Big, Fat, Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie

3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 egg yolk
1 TBSP vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour (can use all purpose)
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, cream together the melted butter, brown sugar and white sugar until well blended. Beat in the vanilla, egg, and egg yolk until light and creamy. Mix in dry ingredients until just blended. Stir in the chocolate chips, then chill in the fridge for 1-2 hours. Drop cookie dough 1/4 cup at a time onto the prepared cookie sheets. Cookies should be about 3 inches apart.

Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in a 325 F preheated oven, or until the edges are lightly toasted. Cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely. For a softer cookie be careful not to overcook- remove cookies from oven when the edges are barely toasted. For a crunchier cookie, bake for 15-17 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Makes 14-17 cookies.

However, they aren't dome shaped, here is a link to how the cookies look:
bigfatchewy.JPG (image)

[NightPhoenix]

Thanks for the recipe. Not exactly what I'm thinking of but boy, do those look GOOD! That looks like a fun one that I'm gonna have to try out.

Now that I can post links here are two links to pics online of what the cookies kind of looked like:

http://dessertbuzz.com/wordpress/wp-...ery-cookie.jpg

http://sugarbomber.com/wp-content/up...p-cookies1.jpg

The first one is much closer in appearance and color, but as I said I have NO idea what either of those cookies taste like, so in the end it's just a guess.

one more picture is here:

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HnYemNi0ld...00/13CHIPS.jpg

while not "domed shaped" per se, that one kind of looks like the texture might be right, but again, who knows without actually tasting them...lol! (the second one looks to be more "cake like" and one thing these cookies were definitely not is "cake like" if by cake like one means they were soft and airy. More like soft (not really chewy) and slightly crumbly. (soft crumbs not hard brittle ones) And not fluffy, airy...these were kind of heavy cookies.

If I can get the texture right then I can work on the flavor (experiment with ginger, sugars etc) but as it goes I've NEVER had a CCC that had this texture to it before. It truly seems like one of a kind. Not that I'm a world traveler or anything though.

Anyways, all the hints, help and recipes are a great help. And I can't wait try this latest one and see exactly what it comes out like.

[TyroCook]

Even if this recipe turns out not to be exactly what you are looking for, I think it may serve as a template for your elusive cookie. This cookie is exceptionally good, but the method itself is also worth trying just for its simplicity.

I recently posted my recipe for Chocolate Pecan Cookies (Better Than Publix Bakery) at recipezaar.com. Since I have to post five messages here before I'm allowed to include a URL link, you can just go to recipezaar.com and do a search using: Chocolate Pecan Cookies (Better Than Publix Bakery).

The Publix Bakery Chocolate Pecan Cookies are really good which is probably why they sell for about a dollar apiece. After many a trial and error, my taste buds say this recipe is even better (and much less expensive, and better for you).

As a bonus, the method is much more simple and quick than most cookie recipes I've seen.

This recipe is more thorough and detailed than most, in order to help get it right and for repeatability.

Hope you enjoy as much as I do.

[LuvPie]

I was reading gingersnaps cookie recipes and made s batch. Used brown suar instead of white and added a pinch oh black pepper in. They are so crisp we could chip our teeth. I'd call them perfect. Husband had 4 in his lunch at work and shared two with a lady co worker.
She asked him to please bring the recipe.

[kermit]

Just need to say thanks for these cookie recipes - cookies are my favourite thing to make (and eat) so I'm really looking forward to trying these out!

[LuvPie]

Originally Posted by leftylu78

Here are the recipes I promised you.
Chocolate Chip
1 # butter
2c. brown sugar
1 c. sugar
4 eggs
4 tsp vanilla
4 ½ c. flour
2 tsp salt
2 tsp B. S
I would change the brown sugar to the light muscovado sugar. Take out one egg and change it to one yolk. Then add 1 tsp of ground coffee ( can be flavored coffee as well, try hazelnut or toasted almond ) to your dry ingredients.
Gingersnaps
2 c. flour
1 T. ginger
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp salt
¾ c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 egg
¼ c. molasses
Cream shortening until soft. Add sugar. Beat in egg and molasses. Add dry ingredients. Mix well. Form into a ball. Roll in sugar and place on greased cooky sheet.Have fun and play around! Enjoy!

Since no one said anything about my post where I quoted this, I guess I'm the only one that noticed that there is no mention of chocolate or chocolate chips.
Am I missing something or is it here but I'm not seeing it.

[kermit]

Well noticed LuvPie, I didn't see it was missing, maybe the assumption is that you decide how to chocolatify the cookie yourself and use the recipe as a base for your creativity?

[NightPhoenix]

Originally Posted by LuvPie

Since no one said anything about my post where I quoted this, I guess I'm the only one that noticed that there is no mention of chocolate or chocolate chips.
Am I missing something or is it here but I'm not seeing it.

You didn't miss anything. Considering I was looking for a chocolate chip cookie recipe, I guess he just assumed I'd add the Chocolate Chips... I haven't had a chance to experiment as my stupid oven is broke down and it might cost a small fortune (to me) to fix it, so I dunno what I'm gonna do. Might be cheaper in the long run just to get a new range. all I know is I want to BAKE and I can't and it's driving me crazy.

[LuvPie]

Originally Posted by kermit

Well noticed LuvPie, I didn't see it was missing, maybe the assumption is that you decide how to chocolatify the cookie yourself and use the recipe as a base for your creativity?

and that makes sense, you're probably correct. Like here's the basics, you do the rest with the amount of chocolate to add........

[LuvPie]

Originally Posted by NightPhoenix

You didn't miss anything. Considering I was looking for a chocolate chip cookie recipe, I guess he just assumed I'd add the Chocolate Chips... I haven't had a chance to experiment as my stupid oven is broke down and it might cost a small fortune (to me) to fix it, so I dunno what I'm gonna do. Might be cheaper in the long run just to get a new range. all I know is I want to BAKE and I can't and it's driving me crazy.

I am so sorry for you. I know how important it is to get in the kitchen and start being creative. It's my passion and I love nothing more than smelling my home when it's lit up with the smells of good stuff going on in there.
About a new range, what is wrong with yours? Is it gas or electric? I know here if your gas oven is on the fritz, the gas company comes out free to check if it's getting sufficient gas to the unit and check that the oven temp is correct etc. But if it's electric, not sure how that'd work, could need a new element or something. Then I'm thinking to check out Sears or wherever and see what they have on sale. Or do the internet sites that have used kitchen stuff in your area and see what you can find. I'm looking for you now, although not sure where you live in Wisconsin, I'll attempt anyway and then report back to you.

Update, ok, so I put in MKE because I don't know where you live but it came up with this. So if that's not close or correct, you can just change the city and go from there. Hope that helps.
Meantime, I gotta send you a batch of the best gingersnaps ever.

[nichole]

I like the idea of having massive chain of information here. Great posting guys, I am having fun reading such helpful information and heartily help by each of you. Keep it up.

nichole

[NightPhoenix]

Originally Posted by LuvPie

I am so sorry for you. I know how important it is to get in the kitchen and start being creative. It's my passion and I love nothing more than smelling my home when it's lit up with the smells of good stuff going on in there.
About a new range, what is wrong with yours? Is it gas or electric? I know here if your gas oven is on the fritz, the gas company comes out free to check if it's getting sufficient gas to the unit and check that the oven temp is correct etc. But if it's electric, not sure how that'd work, could need a new element or something. Then I'm thinking to check out Sears or wherever and see what they have on sale. Or do the internet sites that have used kitchen stuff in your area and see what you can find. I'm looking for you now, although not sure where you live in Wisconsin, I'll attempt anyway and then report back to you.

Update, ok, so I put in MKE because I don't know where you live but it came up with this. So if that's not close or correct, you can just change the city and go from there. Hope that helps.
Meantime, I gotta send you a batch of the best gingersnaps ever.

Thanks for trying to help me find something but I'm in Northern Wisconsin's northwoods. And our gas company stinks they wanted a BUNCH of money just to come in the door of the house. I finally found a repair man who is trying to nail down exactly what the problem is over the phone before charging me....still in the "figuring it out" phase right now.

BTW it's a gas oven, but not a standing pilot, it has an ignition (which is fine) just something called the thermocouple bulb which either needs to be cleaned or the whole piece replaced. But i'm talking to the repair guy later tonight....hopefully it's just a cleaning cuz that's cheap.

Anyways when it's resolved i'll be celebrating and posting how the "baking frenzy" that follows goes...lol!

[LuvPie]

Originally Posted by NightPhoenix

Thanks for trying to help me find something but I'm in Northern Wisconsin's northwoods. And our gas company stinks they wanted a BUNCH of money just to come in the door of the house. I finally found a repair man who is trying to nail down exactly what the problem is over the phone before charging me....still in the "figuring it out" phase right now. BTW it's a gas oven, but not a standing pilot, it has an ignition (which is fine) just something called the thermocouple bulb which either needs to be cleaned or the whole piece replaced. But i'm talking to the repair guy later tonight....hopefully it's just a cleaning cuz that's cheap. Anyways when it's resolved i'll be celebrating and posting how the "baking frenzy" that follows goes...lol!

Here's my idea. Let's all send this poster a huge amount of homebaked cookies from "our" ovens/kitchens. That'll get 'em through the tough times Now, do you not want to buy a used or new stove/oven? If not, understandable, just wondering cause if on sale, it could cost less in the end.

[NightPhoenix]

Stove/Oven update!

Just thought I'd let everyone know my oven is FIXED!!!

It turned out it just needed to be cleaned after all, so it was pretty reasonable (cheaper than buying even a good used range)...so I'm back baking again! Today doing Pumpkin Bread! Already did some Choc. Chip Cookies with Muscovado sugar and it definitely was the closest I've ever come to those cookies in that long gone bakery! So I'm on the right track.