Chocolate-Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies

by Jessica on May 17, 2013

Chocolate-Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies by My Baking Heart

I missed National Chocolate Chip Day by two days, but couldn’t let these slip by without sharing them with you all! They’re a (very addicting) cookie I’ve had pinned for a long time and since I didn’t have a few of the original ingredients on hand, I used what I had and put my own spin on them!

As you read this, I’m on my way to Florida and the Happiest Place on Earth to gather with fellow food bloggers and friends at Food Blog Forum ’13. I can’t begin to describe just how excited I am about this conference. All my loves are coming together this weekend: food, family, friends, blogging and Walt Disney World. I don’t think I could have planned a more fun weekend! I’m quite the lucky girl, in that C completely understands my addiction to love for Disney. He and his parents agreed to enjoy an extra few days of magic after the conference ends on Sunday, so my “work trip” has turned into quite the needed vacation!

And to add to all the excitement, my little sister is tying the knot next week after we return! I’ll be super busy carrying out my MOH duties (and plan to have a few posts scheduled!), but promise to keep you updated with a ton of tweets and photos while I’m on the road. Follow along with the #FBFOrl hashtag on Twitter and on Instagram for all the fun!

Now… on to this glorious recipe!

Chocolate-Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies by My Baking Heart

Chocolate-Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies

Yield: 4 dozen cookies

Ingredients

  • 16 tbsp unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 c granulated sugar
  • 2 (1.4 oz) boxes instant sugar-free, fat-free chocolate pudding mix
  • 2 lg eggs
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2 c all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
  • 2 c dark chocolate chips

Instructions

Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Cream butter and sugar together. Add eggs, one at a time, and mix well. Add chocolate pudding mix and vanilla extract. Mix well.

Sift flour, baking soda and salt together. Add to cookie dough and mix until just combined. Scrape down sides of mixing bowl and mix again. Add chocolate chips and mix until combined.

Chill cookie dough in the refrigerator about 1 hour, or until dough is pretty firm. Scoop by tablespoon onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until cookies look set. Cool on baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack.

Adapted from: Eclectic Recipes

http://mybakingheart.com/2013/05/17/chocolate-chocolate-chip-pudding-cookies/

Chocolate-Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies by My Baking Heart

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Mini Spinach Quiches

by Jessica on May 14, 2013

Mini Spinach Quiches by My Baking Heart

I’m so excited to share these little babies with you today. I’ve had them on my ‘to-do’ list for quite a while, but we’ve not been home long enough to barely breathe, let alone make a decent meal in the kitchen.

Fortunately, this past weekend we never left the house… except for the five trips to Lowe’s and Home Depot for building supplies. See, we’re renovating our patio, adding a new pergola and generally freshening up the yard. And since we didn’t hire a crew, our list of “things needed” continued to change (and grow!). So, while C was out back helping our friend, Dane, I was in the kitchen baking up a nice little breakfast.

These Mini Spinach Quiches are easy to prep and quick to bake up, making them a perfect Saturday morning breakfast or brunch treat. They’re filled with yummy veggies and protein-packed egg whites, giving you just the amount of energy you need to plant a flat of flowers or build a new pergola for those Summertime parties your husband is already planning in his mind. :)

>Mini Spinach Quiches by My Baking Heart

Mini Spinach Quiches

Yield: 16 mini quiches

Ingredients

  • 2 (8 oz) cans refrigerated, low-fat crescent dinner rolls
  • 1 (8 oz) carton Philadelphia Chive & Onion cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 3 egg whites
  • 1 sm onion, chopped
  • 1 (9 oz) box frozen, chopped spinach, thawed & drained
  • 1/4 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
  • 1 c shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 16 of the 24 muffin cups in two baking tins with non-stick spray. Separate each can of crescent dough into 8 triangles. Press 1 triangle on the bottom and up the sides of each muffin cup.

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add egg whites, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in chopped onion, spinach, salt and pepper until well mixed. Then, fold in cheese. Fill each cup to the top with egg mixture, making sure not to overfill.

Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean and the edges of the rolls are golden brown. Remove from pan to cool for a few minutes and serve warm.

Adapted from: Allrecipes.com

http://mybakingheart.com/2013/05/14/mini-spinach-quiches/

Mini Spinach Quiches by My Baking Heart

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