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< 3. > NaCl
The message: LessThanThree.MoreThanSalt . My sister understood the ultimate message - I love you more than salt - but technically my dad won because he got the more literal translation.
For clarity... "less than three" is written as < 3 , a common way to make a heart in type <3 :)... It's also something my husband and I say to each other via text message.
So, my dad's request was this: Double Chocolate Cookies, with Walnuts.
AP flour......................................................1 C
cocoa powder, Dutch process.....................1/2 C
baking soda................................................1/2 t
coarse salt (kosher)....................................1/2 t
milk chocolate chunks.................................8 oz, divided
unsalted butter............................................4 oz (1 stick)
granulated sugar..........................................1 1/2 C
large eggs....................................................2 ea
vanilla extract..............................................1 t
walnuts, chopped and toasted......................1/2 C
Preheat oven to 325F. Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl; set aside.
Melt 4 oz of the chocolate with the butter. Combine the melted chocolate mixture, the sugar, and the eggs in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, and beat gently to combine. Add vanilla.
Gradually add flour mixture, beating to combine. Gently fold in remaining chocolate chunks and chopped walnuts.
Using a #50 scoop, scoop out portions of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing dough balls about 1 1/2 inches apart.
Bake one sheet at a time for about 12 minutes, rotating halfway through. Cookies should be lightly cracked looking on top and appear flattened and very soft; they will set up as they cool, so don't overbake! Let cool 10 minutes on sheet pan before transferring to a plate for service.
