Molten deep dish chocolate chip cookies

share this treasured recipe, a favourite for so many and just perfect for a Yom Tov dessert. You choose if you would prefer these sensational cookies to be Dairy or Pareve. They also expertly advise that the batter can helpfully be made well in advance, stored in the fridge for up to one week and then baked fresh to serve at each festive meal.

This is a decadent dessert that is subtly simple to make but will no doubt wow the crowd. Anne and Dani are always happy to answer any questions or queries. Stay tuned for their unique Rosh Hashanah menu – out soon with something for everyone.

INGREDIENTS

2 ¼ cups plain flour

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp fine sea salt

1 cup butter or margarine

¾ cup sugar

¾ cup light brown sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract or essence

1 bag chocolate chips (yields approx. 2 cups)

200gm block of chocolate broken into pieces on the score marks (Pareve or Dairy)

METHOD

In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.

In the bowl of an electric stand mixer, at medium-low speed, cream the butter or margarine with the sugar and brown sugar. Raise the speed and mix until creamy, fluffy and light. Add the vanilla and eggs and mix to incorporate.

Add half the flour mixture. Mix to combine. Then add remaining flour mixture and mix again until just combined. Stir in the chocolate chips.

If making batter in advance, cover at this point and place in the fridge.

If not, preheat oven to 180°c.

Using a muffin tray or ramekins, spray each hole with canola oil spray. Fill each muffin cup or ramekin about a quarter of the way, with a ping-pong sized ball of cookie batter. Flatten slightly to cover the bottom. Place 1-2 chocolate squares in the centre and then cover that chocolate with another small ball of dough. Flatten to cover the top completely.

Place in oven and bake until tops are golden brown.

Do not over bake as the result will be a hard centre instead of the desired gooey, melted chocolate one.

Baking time will be for approximately 20-25 mins.

Serve warm, straight out of ovendelicious on its own or with a scoop of ice cream.

To contact Eat Your Heart Out and chat about your upcoming simchah or event, call Dani Litzman on 0410 481 776 or Anne Pincus on 0413 474 894 or email: eyhocatering@yahoo.com.

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