Chocolate Chip Meltaways Recipes

CHOCOLATE CHIP MELTAWAYS

Steps:

• Combine first five ingredients in a large bowl. Beat until smooth.
• Combine flour, soda, creams of tarter, and salt.
• Add to butter mixture. Beat until smooth. Stir in vanilla and chocolate chips.
• Shape mixture into 1" balls. Roll in granulated sugar.
• Put 2" apart on ungreased cookie sheets and bake at 395 degrees for 10-12 minutes.
• Cool.

PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE MELTAWAYS

Steps:

• In a microwave-safe bowl, combine all of the ingredients. Cover and microwave on high for 1-1/2 minutes; stir. Microwave, uncovered, on high 30 seconds longer; stir until smooth. , Pour into miniature muffin liners. Place on a baking sheet; refrigerate until set. Store in the refrigerator.

CHOCOLATE CHIP MELTAWAY COOKIES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine flour, corn starch, and confectioners' sugar. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, cream butter and vanilla extract until smooth.
• Add flour mixture and begin mixing on low speed.
• Once mixture begins to get thick, increase speed to thoroughly mix until combined, scraping down sides.
• Scrape batter from beaters, and mix in chocolate chips with a large spoon.
• Refrigerate dough for 1 hour to firm up. (It's important that the dough be cold).
• When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350°F.
• Roll dough into 1-inch balls (no larger).
• Place 1-1/2 inches apart on lined baking sheet, flatten if desired., and bake for 10 to 12 minutes until bottom edges just barely begin to turn brown. (Do NOT over-bake)
• Cool on racks.
• Pour powdered sugar into a bowl or plastic baggie.
• Shake chocolate chip meltaway cookies in powdered sugar.
• Store in an airtight container.

CHOCOLATE MACADAMIA MELTAWAYS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in vanilla. Gradually add flour and mix well. Stir in nuts (dough will be stiff); set aside. , For filling, in a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Stir in nuts; cool slightly. Drop by 1/2 teaspoonfuls onto a waxed paper-lined baking sheet; cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. , Shape 1 teaspoon of dough around each piece of chocolate-nut mixture so it is completely covered. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. , Bake at 375° until lightly browned, 12-14 minutes. Roll warm cookies in confectioners' sugar; cool on wire racks.