I am going to Hawaii today!!
This also means I get to see my boyfriend again after 3 months. It’s exciting for me, but not so much for him. You see, the whole reason he is going there is because he’s presenting a math paper that he worked on at this conference so that it will get published.
But for me? Vacation time!!
But the part BEFORE the flying. That is what gets me anxious. Since I don’t travel that often, I get kind of nervous on planes. Maybe it’s because I’ve watched too many horror movies on planes as a child. Or maybe it’s because there always seems to be a really sick person beside me, which will make me sick on my vacation. I’m not sure. In any case, I am bouncing around the place like a shaking chiwawa.
But of course, when I’m anxious, I bake. And baking, in my opinion, is always a good idea.
These cookies were so good. My plan was to take them to the airport to snack on while I’m on my 6 hour flight, but I’m not sure they will last another 3 hours. At least when I get on the flight I will be stuffed with these cookies. I can only hope that will make me less anxious.
I may try to post more recipes during my stay, but I can’t promise anything. Until then, please make these cookies. You will thank me.
If you try this recipe, let me know! Rate it, leave a comment and tag me with #atasteofmadness on Instagram! I always love seeing what you are creating!
Double Chocolate Brownie Cookies
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup shortening
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 Tbsp water
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375˚F.
- In a large bowl, beat together the shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla and water until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Slowly mix in the dry mixture to the wet ingredients until fully incorporated. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Drop the dough by tablespoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 7-10 minutes. Let the cookies cool for around 3 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
We have something in common. My boyfriend lives in Hawaii and it’s been 2 months since I last seen him but he is moving back to the mainland in a couple months so I am super pumped! Since he has a serious sweet tooth I will be making these for him once he lands!
Aaah! That is the sweetest thing I have heard all day. I hope he enjoys them 🙂
Oh wow! When brownies and cookies combine, beautiful things happen. Can’t wait to try these!
I hope you do! They are one of my favourites!
Hope you did well on the plane ride! These cookies are great for satisfying that chocolate craving!
Such indulgent, chewy and delicious cookies 😀
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
have a great trip!
What a great treat before your vacation…to Hawaii! Good luck to your b/f on his presentation. You have a great time!
These brownie cookies look delicious! I can never get enough chocolate 😀
Oh, Hawaii is always amazing! I love it there and wish I could go more often. Have fun! Congrats to your boyfriend for having a paper published…that is awesome!
Aw, Hawaii? Jealous! And brownie-cookies, these sound and look just amazing! Have a great trip!
Anything double chocolate I welcome with a smile and big open arms! 😉
Hawaii–you lucky duck! These cookies look fabulous. I hope you're having a blast with your boyfriend 🙂
Amy | Club Narwhal
Enjoy your time in Hawaii! I'm completely jealous. That will be fun. These cookies look amazing!!
Have fun with your BF!!! And love these double chocolate cookies!
Happy holiday to you!
This looks great! I hope you managed to save one for your travels. Hawaii, dang, that sounds so exciting! Hoping there will be a photo or two from it afterwards, I hope at least that you have the best of times 😀 Fingers crossed for World travellers next to you, aaaaand a smooth flight! All the best Cathleen 🙂 x
Those look amazing! So chocolaty and rich. 🙂