Friday, May 2, 2014

Buttermilk Chocolate Cookies









I made Irish Soda Bread on St. Patty's Day and brought some to Polly, who never had it before.  Mark (Polly's hubby) really liked it and so did Polly so I made them another loaf. 

I have extra buttermilk that I need to use up and wanted to make something different and found this recipe from Goddess of Baking which I wanted to try.

On a rainy friday before Easter I decided to make them. Forget those chocolate bunnies. Chocolate cookies rule! At least I think so.

Ingredients:

2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) melted unsalted butter
3/4 cup cocoa powder
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla ( I used Watkins Caramel Extract)
2/3 cup buttermilk
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Directions:

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees

Combine the flour, salt and baking soda in medium size bowl and whisk. I like using a soft plastic bowl. When I add the ingredient to my mixing bowl the plastic will bend and I don't get any spills.

In my kitchenaid bowl* use the whisk attachment. Add the cocoa to the bowl and the melted butter and combine until smooth. Add the sugar, vanilla ( I used the caramel) and buttermilk.

Add the flour mixture slowly( still using the whisk attachment) and mix until just combined.

Mix in the chocolate chips. I used the regular paddle when mixing them in.

Place dough on parchment paper and space about an inch and a half apart.

Bake for 10-12 minutes. Let the cookies cool a few minutes on the baking sheet before removing them to a cooking rack.

When they are on the cooling rake, try not to eat to many. They are so good. Crunchy on the outside and nice and gooey inside.

Goddness of Baking said her boyfriend rated this recipe in the top three. All I could think of when I took the first bite was Dawn, Myra and Polly are gonna loves these!

This will fix any chocolate craving.

* If you don't have a kitchenaid use a large bowl with a electric mixer. Most have whisk attachments.





50 comments:

  1. Oh man do those look decadent and delicious. I made something similar and misread the recipe-they tasted great but knew I messed up. I'll have to make them again-especially after seeing this photo.

    I have buttermilk........I have the rest of the ingredients............do I dare? I need someone to share them with......they'd be way too much temptation for us.


    That photo has me wishing I had a cookie for breakfast instead of Cheerios! I'm with you, Linda-who needs a chocolate bunny when you have cookies like those-YUM! :)

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    1. this is one of those recipes that you just never want to misplace- they are so darn good!

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  2. I double dare you Carol......You can make these and they will be great. OH BOY Linda, these cookies look so good and so perfect. I don't make cookies often, but when I do each one looks different. You have such a talent of making each one look the same. I will have to save this recipe, since my mouth is watering. Going to share this one on Google +

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    1. Thanks for the google plus hit! As soon as I saw it I knew it was you. <3

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  3. Carol do you have a mailman that delivers your mail. You can always share with him/her. I would love to make them also. But with Diabetes I would have to share with everyone on the street. Larry is borderline and he would eat them all. Nothing stops him not even knowing he could get worse. Just can't tell him anything. I would have one and maybe freeze the rest and take one out every so often. They look so good.

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    1. Dottie- I tried to do that. I put some in the freezer but then ended up taking them out and heating them up in the microwave. Don't worry, I have a recipe I'm going to add soon that I know you can have!

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  4. These do look delish and I know Sanford will gobble them up. I shouldn't but what the heck I think I will make them tomorrow. Myra the secret I use to making the cookies all the same size is a one inch ice cream scoop. It might be an inch and a half across. It has a spring scoop release and make perfect 2-3 inch cookies. Beautiful picture Linda!

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    1. Thanks Paddi! I want you to start posting and adding pictures. Your photos are always fantastic.

      You know I don't own a scoop, all the cookies I've ever made are rolled with these little hands- LOL

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  5. All I can say is YUM! These cookies look delicious! I'll let you know how they turn out.

    ~Dawn


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  6. OH BOY! Another wonderful cookie. You find the best darned recipes. but, a good recipe needs a great photo and that's what's making my mouth water. this one is going in the keeper book. Thanks Linda.

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    1. Cyndy- let me know if you make them. I know how much you love a good recipe.

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  7. I made them and they are really really good. They turned out perfectly. I forgot to put them on parchment paper but they were just fine on a bare cookie sheet. This one is a keeper.

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    1. Thanks Paddi, sure fixes that chocolate crave :-)

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  8. I love cookies! This cookie looks amazing. Pinned! Thank you for being part of our party. Please stop by on Tuesday and share one of your amazing creations. http://loulougirls.blogspot.com/
    Happy Saturday! Lou Lou Girls

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  9. Never made buttermilk cookies before. Will have to give these a try. Pinned.

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  10. Interesting idea does the buttermilk give the cookies a tang? Thanks for sharing these with us on foodie friday. Great to see you again. PInning.

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  11. Looks really moist & fluffy! Great snack idea :)
    Thanks for sharing at "Share Your Stuff Tuesdays" (Rachael @ http://www.parentingandhomeschoolinginfaith.com) Please come back & link back next Tuesday!!!

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  12. I like baking with buttermilk, but have never used it in cookies. Warm, fresh baked cookies...especially chocolate ones...are some of the best things in the world! Thank you for sharing, Linda!

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  13. Lagar, these are amazing. You are right- I would much rather have warm gooey chocolate cookies than any chocolate bunny! Thank you so much for sharing these beauties at Treasure Box Tuesday- pinned! :)

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    1. Joy, I LOVE this cookie! It's on the top of my to make cookie list. You don't want to over bake them, you want all the gooey chocolate taste.
      My friend Paddi made them and she loved them also, I hope you do too!
      Linda

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  14. Thanks for linking this lovely recipe to #GetHimFed No. 33. I'm featuring your recipe on #GetHimFed No. 34. Hope you link up this week too. We party from early Friday morning through Sunday night every week.
    Annamaria

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  15. I LOVE cookies! Your cookies look so amazing. Pinned. Thank you for being a part of our party. Please come and show off on Monday at 7 pm. We love having you! Happy Saturday! Lou Lou Girls

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  16. This looks like a delicious chocolate cookie recipe! Thank you so much for linking up at Tasty Tuesday! Your recipe has been pinned to the Tasty Tuesday Pinterest board! Please join us again next week!

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  17. Love chocolate cookies! These look scrumptious, so I'll have to try them! Thanks for linking up with the Tasty Tuesday's Link-up. I have pinned your post to the Tasty's Tuesday's Pinterest Board! (Creative K Kids)

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    1. Thanks Tammy. I was in the mood for chocolate and this fixed the crave. Should of stopped at two cookies.....................have to spend more time on the treadmill now. It was worth it!

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  18. Buttermilk and Chocolate what a great cookie combination! Thanks so much for sharing your awesome post with Full Plate Thursday and hope you have a great week!
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

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  19. I am not a big lover of chocolate but these look so chewy and moist. Think I would have to try at least one. lol! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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    1. Thanks Jann fro stopping by. Cookies are my favorite thing to bake and check out my other cookies on the blog.

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  20. Yum! These look delicious! Thank you for sharing with the Clever Chicks Blog Hop!

    Kathy Shea Mormino
    The Chicken Chick

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  21. I forgot to mention that I’ll be featuring you, so please feel free to grab my Featured Button! Have a great week!

    Kathy Shea Mormino
    The Chicken Chick

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    1. Thank you Kathy! I was so happy to add your button to my page. Many, many thanks.

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  22. Those look so full of chocolate and very yummy. They must have tasted amazing with the caramel extract. Thanks for linking up to Sweet and Savoury Sunday, stop by and link up again. Have a great day!!

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    1. Thanks Laura for stopping by. I hope you enjoy them.

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  23. I'll take a chocolate cookie over a chocolate bunny anyday! Came from Bloggers Brags Pinterest Party...happy I did. Pinning this baby!

    Thanks for sharing!

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    1. Thanks Bobbie for stopping by. These are so very good :-)

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  24. This looks yummy and that Watkin's Caramel Extract sounds so good. I must look out for that. Thanks for a great post! Pinned

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    1. Hey Elizabeth- you can find the Watkins Caramel Extract in Walmart. Hope you enjoy the cookies as much as I did>

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  25. These sound delicious! I bake my cakes with buttermilk. Never used it in my cookies though. Great idea!

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  26. I have never made cookies with buttermilk so will try your recipe soon. I've pinned your post and shared it on Facebook and G+ as well.

    Thanks for linking up to the Say G'Day Saturday Party.

    Best wishes,
    Natasha in Oz

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    1. Hi Natasha- thanks so much for stopping by and sharing the recipe. I hope you like them as much as I did.

      Linda

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  27. This looks and sounds amazing and delicious! Thanks so much for sharing it with us over at the Mommy Monday Blog Hop:)

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  28. Yummy!!! So good. Must be very tender and good with the buttermilk.

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    1. When I made these I really needed a chocolate fix. I had buttermilk that I needed to use up so perfect recipe. They are a soft, delicious cookie. Hum- I should pick up more buttermilk soon :-)

      Thanks Elizabeth for stopping by. I always appreciate it.
      Linda

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  29. I love soda bread. Must be the Irish in me. We make it all the time. I dont bother with buttermilk though. We make sour milk with 1 cup milk and 1 tbs vinegar. Thank you for linking with us at The Yuck Stops Here. I hope you will join us again this week! Chrystal @ YUMeating.com

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    1. Chrystal- thanks for stopping by. Would love it if you shared your soda bread recipe.

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  30. YES! This cookie will indeed fix any chocolate craving! Pinned it to the #ultimatecookieparty board.

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    1. It sure does Shirley- thanks for the pin!

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    2. I'll also go to the board and pin the cookie recipes!

      Happy Baking!!!

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