Now, it’s time for some fun. You get to add the special ingredients to the cookies. You know, the yummy ingredients that make the cookies taste oh so good.
For chocolate chip cookies, instead of using regular chocolate chips, add a few mini chocolate chips. You use less chocolate even though it looks like more.
There will be just enough sweetness in every bite to keep you satisfied, but not enough to expand your hips and waist too much.
You can add pretty much any kind of nut to a cookie. Just make sure that you don’t put too many, as they are high in fat, and try to limit the shortening you use, since the nuts will also contribute to the moistness of the cookie.
The softer the cookie, the more fat it tends to have. So go for the light, crisp kind.
You can also add a new twist and flavor to your cookies with a bit of vanilla essence, or try lemon, maple or even rum flavored extract depending on the ingredients.
Italian cookie presses are great for designer biscotti on the run, pressed into different shapes, for everyday eating, or holiday gift giving.
Biscotti are another great choice. With their twice-baked dough, they are crunchy, hearty cookies you can eat on the run any time. And you don’t have to pay a ton of cash per cookie in shops if you make your own!
