Welcome!
This series of web pages is a little project in an HTML class I'm taking. I kinda wanted to do a series of cryptographic puzzles as a part of a game, but the project restricts topics to real things; they can be about creative works, but not be one in and of itself (beyond the creativity of web design, of course). While I like to write, much of my personal stuff is strewn about in folders mixed with game design elements (it's mostly for Dungeons & Dragons) and my school essays are in Office 365. Either way, it'd be very convoluted to transfer them. And while I like to cook, I don't tend to keep any recipes written down. No recipes, except for...
Cookies! I love to bake these things. They're one of the easiest things to bake, they have such a wide variety of possible ingredients and techniques, and you can adjust their size easily so you don't feel guilty about eating the entire batch in one sitting. Truly, cookies are too good for some of us.
Not me, though.
Universally, you'll need these tools if you'd like to put these recipes into practice:
- An oven
- A sheet pan/ baking sheet
- Measuring cups (the more the better)
- Measuring spoons
- A mixing bowl
- A whisk
- Parchment paper/ grease (butter or cooking spray); something to keep the cookies from sticking to the pan
Wash your hands after dealing with raw eggs, and let your freshly-baked cookies cool after taking them out of the oven so they have time to build their structure. It also helps very much to have a good attitude. Results may vary! My first couple batches came out terrible! But I learned what I did wrong and improved. You too can learn from your mistakes if you take the time to consider them. Now, get to it!
All-Purpose
One cookie recipe I keep coming across when looking for fun recipes to try is just an adapted version of this recipe right here! Known as the Nestle Toll House recipe, it isn't as sweet as the other ones on this list. But it's incredibly consistent, which makes it perfect for experimenting. Bake these if you want to try adding something to the end cookie dough, like nuts or candy.
I used M&Ms once, and they came out great! This is the original recipe.
Chocolate Chip
I'm partial to this recipe specifically, because it's the first one I ever used. It was three years ago, and I've baked some kind of cookie for the holidays ever since. I tried finding the original source of this recipe, but couldn't. I'm pretty sure a friend recommended it to me in lieu of a get-together; our friend group likes to try cooking new things. Try this recipe for a basic, chocolate chip cookie. I've also noticed it has more flour than most, so it'll keep it's shape more when baking.
Red Velvet
This is a step-up from the rest of the recipes on this list. It requires more precision, ingredients, and tools than the other cookies. The reward is beautiful novelty that looks as good as it tastes. Red velvet is one of my all-time favorite flavors, so I decided to save this recipe. Bake these if you already know the baking drill, have access to an electric mixer, and want that cocoa taste.
Snickerdoodle
These are just some classic snickerdoodles. I was craving these one day and decided to make them on a whim. I think I was also feeling nostalgic for a store that was nearby about nine years ago that sold them. Try out this recipe for a change of pace. It uses a cinnamon sugar you roll your dough balls around in and has that signature tartar tang.
...I just realized I don't have the original recipe for this one either. Oops.
