Toffee Filled Chocolate Cookies

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choctofecookieWhat You Need:

12 oz. of semisweet chocolate, chopped
2 T unsalted butter
1/4 C + 2 T of all purpose flour
3/4 t of baking powder
1/2 t of salt
1 1/4 C of sugar
3 large eggs
1 1/2 t of vanilla extract
4/2 oz. chocolate covered toffee bars, chopped coarsely

How to Make It:

Place the chocolate and the butter into a microwave safe bowl.
Microwave on high power for 1 minute then stir until smooth.
Allow the chocolate to cool to lukewarm
Whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt in a mixing bowl.
Place the sugar and eggs into a separate bowl.
Mix on high speed with an electric mixer for 2 minute or until thick and pale in color.
Add the chocolate mixture and vanilla and beat to blend in well.
Reduce the speed of the mixture to and blend in the flour mixture for 30 seconds.
Fold the candy pieces into the batter.
Cover and refrigerate the batter for 25 minutes or until firm.
Place the oven rack into the center of the oven.
Set the oven temperature at 350 and allow the oven to preheat.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Using a 1/4 C measuring cup transfer the batter by cups to the line baking sheet.
Press the cookies down with a spatula to flatten.
Bake 21 minutes or until the tops are just dry and cracked but he cookies are still soft to the touch.

Makes 18 large cookies

Use an ice cream scooper instead of the measuring cup to transfer the batter to the baking sheet. You can make smaller cookies if you prefer which should make another 6 to 10 cookies depending on how small you make them. If making smaller cookies bake for 15 minutes and then check to see if they are done.

Chocolate Toffee Candy Ice Cream

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waffle-coneWhat You Need:

1 C of sugar
1/4 C unsweetened cocoa powder
1/8 t salt
2 C whipping cream
1 C of milk
1 t vanilla
3/4 C chocolate covered toffee candy, chopped

How to Make It:

Dump the sugar into a large mixing bowl.
Dump in the cocoa powder and salt stirring slightly to combine.
Pour the whipping cream, milk and the vanilla into the mixture.
Mix until the ingredients are blended together well.
Transfer the mixture to the ice cream maker and freeze according to the directions.
Once the ice cream maker has finished stir in the chocolate toffee candy.
Allow the ice cream to ripen in the freezer for 4 hours.

Makes 8 servings

Try this ice cream in a chocolate dipped cone. Place a 1/2 C of semisweet chocolate pieces in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave the chocolate at 70 percent power or medium high heat for 1 minute. Stir and continue microwaving for 1 to 3 minutes or until the chocolate is smooth. Dip the cones into the melted chocolate about 1/3 of the way up the cone. If the chocolate is too thick, stir in 1 t of melted shortening. Place the cones top side down on wax paper until the chocolate is set.

Toffee Pecan Butter Ice Cream

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butter-nut-ice-creamWhat You Need:

3 T of butter, divided
1 C pecans, chopped coarse
1/2 C sugar
4 C of half and half
2 C brown sugar, packed
1 T vanilla
4 C of whipping cream

How to Make It:

Place foil completely over a cookie sheet.
Use 1 T of the butter and cover the foil well.
Place a skillet over medium heat.
Add the remaining butter and allow the butter to melt completely.
Toss the pecans into the butter.
Stir in the sugar and cook, stirring continuously, for 7 minutes or until the sugar has dissolved and begins to turn brown.
Transfer the pecans to the prepared cookie sheet separating any clusters.
When the mixture has cooled to room temperature, breakup any large clusters into smaller pieces.
Place the half and half into a mixing bowl.
Whisk in the brown sugar and vanilla until the sugar has completely dissolved.
Add the whipping cream and stir until blended in well.
Place the mixture into the ice cream maker and freeze as directed by the manufacturer.
Allow the ice cream to ripen in the freezer for 4 hour before serving.

Makes 16 servings

This smooth and creamy ice cream tastes just as good as any gourmet ice cream. Place a scoop over a brownie square, add a cookie or just eat it plain without any accompaniments.