Homemade Chocolate Cookie Crumbs

Ingredients and Weight:

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 packet (about 12oz) chocolate chips or chunks
• Additional chocolate chunks for topping (optional)

Preparation Time:

• Preparation Time: 1 hour (including baking time)
• Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. In a large bowl, combine the softened butter and both sugars. Mix until creamy.
3. Add the eggs one by one, mixing well after each addition.
4. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, mixing well.
5. Stir in the chocolate chips or chunks.
6. Drop cookie dough by the spoonful onto a baking sheet, leaving enough space for the cookies to spread.
7. Optionally, top each cookie with additional chocolate chunks.
8. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
9. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Once cooled, crush the cookies into crumbs using a food processor or by hand.

Nutritional Information: (Per serving)

• Calories: Approximately 450 calories per cookie (depending on the amount of chocolate chunks used)
• Fat: 24g
• Carbohydrates: 56g
• Protein: 4g

Dish Characteristics:

• Rich and chocolatey flavor
• Crispy exterior with a soft and chewy center
• Customizable by adding different types of chocolate or other ingredients like nuts or dried fruits

User Comments:

1. "These cookies are amazing! The chocolate flavor is so rich and they are so easy to make."
2. "I love the combination of chocolate chips and chunks in these cookies, gives them a unique texture."
3. "These homemade chocolate cookie crumbs are perfect for ice cream sundaes or as a snack on their own."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Be sure to use softened butter and not melted butter for the best results.
• Do not over-bake the cookies; they should be golden brown around the edges but still soft in the center.
• For extra-crisp cookies, spread the dough into smaller circles before baking.