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We. Love. This. Cake. From the perfectly dense and moist and light and chocolatey cake, to the layer of a huge chocolate chip cookie right in the middle, to the thick and rich brown sugar buttercream – this cake has it all. Now it does …
Cookie Dough + Cookies + Cupcakes + Airy Cookie Dough + Frosting = AMAZING Just in case you have not noticed, Cookie Dough is AMAZING – and chocolate chip cookie dough might just be one of the absolute best things out there! We have all enjoyed …
“The Way to a Man’s Heart is Through his Stomach”
The man that I love just happens to also love Cookie Dough. When I came across Something Shiny’s Cookie Dough Cake, I knew that I had no other choice but to make this for him. In the past I have surprised Rich with Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cupcakes, also nice batches of Raw (with egg) Cookie Dough to make him smile, and even Cookie Dough Truffles for Holidays! This cake I knew would be a big hit – even if it meant many hours of preparation going into it (do not let the long list scare you off – it is worth every second you will spend working on it)!
Rich knew that he was getting some sort of baked goodie for Valentines Day this year, but I do not think that he expected this. We started this evening out with some wine and cheese and meats that I had picked up to hold him over until I could finish making the cake and then make dinner, and the evening of food was one that we totally enjoyed – especially with this cake ending the whole night. People may tell you that you need to spend lots of money to make people happy but I know that the best gifts come from the heart (and go to the stomach?).
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“Rich – I made you a snack – it’s in the fridge next to the milk…” I think that if I said that phrase more often we might be engaged (just kidding honey, kinda) But in all seriousness – Rich LOVES cookie dough, even though …
Rich LOVES Cookie Dough (reminder here) so when I saw this recipe I knew that I needed to make it for his family’s Christmas Celebration! The best part about these truffles is that they are egg-free so you CAN eat your raw cookie dough (although I do not think they would bake well, but if anyone tries: let me know).
Although time consuming – this recipe was super easy (I need to work on the whole truffle thing, I think using higher quality chocolate might make it easier – not sure, but I got TONS of chocolate from Rich & his family for the holidays, so I can experiment and try to not gain weight in the coming months!) It went over really well and made plenty to go around.
RECIPE (as adapted fromĀ What Megan is Making)
Cream butter and sugarĀ on medium-high until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Beat in the flour, sweetened condensed milk and vanilla until incorporated and smooth.
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until the mixture isĀ firm enough to form balls.Ā Shape the chilled cookie dough mixture into approx. 1Ā inch balls (use a mellon baller!). Place on a wax paper-linedĀ baking sheet and freeze for at least an hour.
When ready to dip the truffles, melt the chopped chocolate in a double boiler (or in the microwave at 50% power, stirring frequently).Ā Using a toothpick, dip each chilled truffle, one at a time, coating in chocolate andĀ letting the excess drip off. Now my chocolate never gets smooth enough to “drip” – so I can use some help with that OR I also add about a tablespoon of Crisco to the mix! Place truffles on waxpaper lined cookie sheet again and top if you choose quickly before the chocolate sets.
Store in the refrigerator and serve cold. These can also be frozen for longer storage. Makes about 5 dozen.
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