MAIDA HEATTER'S CHOCOLATE COOKIES WITH GIN-SOAKED RAISINS
Categories Cookies Gin Mixer Chocolate Nut Dessert Bake Christmas Dried Fruit Raisin Pecan Winter Poker/Game Night Shower Party Gourmet Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes about 12 large cookies
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine raisins and gin in a cup and let stand at least 8 hours to macerate.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter and flour 2 large baking sheets, shaking off excess flour.
- Mix confectioners sugar, cocoa, espresso powder, flour, and salt with an electric mixer at low speed. Add egg whites and vanilla and continue mixing until smooth.
- Drain raisins in a sieve, without pressing, then add raisins to dough with pecans. Stir until thoroughly mixed. (Dough will be thick and sticky.)
- Working quickly, drop 1/4 cup dough for each cookie onto a baking sheet, spacing cookies at least 3 inches apart, and gently pat down each mound to about 1/2 inch thick.
- Bake cookies, 1 sheet at a time, in middle of oven, rotating sheet halfway through baking, 15 to 17 minutes total, or until cookies appear cracked and centers are just set. Cool cookies on sheet 1 minute, then transfer carefully to a rack to cool completely.
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Mike Ware
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my cookies turned out flat and greasy. I guess I'll have to try again.
Lin Lobb
[email protected]These cookies are a waste of time. They're dry, bland, and flavorless.
MD:SABBBIR B
[email protected]Meh. These cookies were just okay. I've had better.
Pashto Story
[email protected]These cookies are way too sweet for me. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Tamim Uddin
[email protected]I found these cookies to be a bit dry. I think I'll try adding some extra butter or oil next time.
OWUSU BOATENG
[email protected]These cookies are a bit too boozy for my taste. I think I'll try them again with less gin next time.
Subhadra Mishra
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed these cookies. I'm not usually a fan of gin, but it's used very subtly in this recipe. The cookies are soft and chewy, with a rich chocolate flavor.
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[email protected]These cookies are a bit more work than your average chocolate cookie, but they're totally worth it. The gin-soaked raisins add a delicious complexity of flavor.
Sarah Alotaibi
[email protected]I've tried many chocolate cookie recipes, but this one is by far my favorite. The gin-soaked raisins give them an extra special touch.
Ramkrisna Bishwokarma
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect combination of chocolatey, boozy, and delicious. I highly recommend them!
Ram Thapaliya
[email protected]I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the gin-soaked raisins.
Mohamed Monir
[email protected]These cookies are amazing! They're soft, chewy, and full of chocolatey goodness. The gin-soaked raisins add a unique and delicious flavor.
Justs Anisur
[email protected]These cookies are a must-try for any chocolate lover. The gin-soaked raisins add a delightful boozy flavor that takes them to the next level.
Muhammad Kazim
[email protected]I love the unique flavor of these cookies. The gin-soaked raisins really make them special. They're also really easy to make, which is a plus.
M R Parvacs
[email protected]These cookies are incredible! The gin-soaked raisins add a wonderful depth of flavor to the chocolate. They're also really easy to make, which is a bonus.
Braden Frost
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a hit. They're the perfect balance of chewy and crispy, and the gin-soaked raisins give them a delightful boozy flavor. Highly recommend!
Paul Divincnzo
[email protected]These cookies are easy to make and absolutely delicious. I love the unique flavor of the gin-soaked raisins. They add a touch of sophistication to an otherwise classic chocolate cookie.
Kawooya yasiin Kaks
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try these cookies because I'm not a big fan of gin. But I'm so glad I did! The gin flavor is subtle and really enhances the chocolate. The cookies are also incredibly moist and flavorful. Two thumbs up!
Brianna Nichol
[email protected]These cookies are divine! The combination of chocolate, gin-soaked raisins, and a hint of cinnamon is heavenly. They're soft, chewy, and have the perfect amount of sweetness. I'll definitely be making these again and again!