Introducing Toll House Tarts – a delightful dessert that’s as easy to make as it is to devour! These bite-sized treats are sure to become a favorite in your household, perfect for any occasion from cozy family gatherings to elegant soirées. With a melt-in-your-mouth texture and a rich, chocolatey flavor, these tarts are simply irresistible. Plus, they look so impressive that they make fantastic gifts for friends and loved ones 🎁.
Total Time: 1 hour
Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 48 tarts
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | Unsalted butter |
| 1 1/3 cups | Dark brown sugar |
| 1 | Egg |
| 1 | Egg yolk |
| 1/4 cup | White sugar |
| 1 tsp | Pure vanilla extract |
| 1/2 tsp | Baking soda |
| 1 tbsp | Hot water |
| 2 cups | All-purpose flour |
| 1/4 tsp | Salt |
| 1 cup | Chocolate chips |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Dough: In a mixing bowl, combine the melted butter with the dark brown sugar until well blended. Then, add the white sugar, egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy.
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Add Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, dissolve the baking soda in hot water. Stir the soda mixture into the dough. Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until just combined.
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Fold in Chocolate Chips: Once the dough is formed, gently fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed. Don’t overmix, as you want the chocolate chips to be evenly distributed throughout the dough.
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Chill the Dough: Cover the dough and chill it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. Chilling the dough helps it firm up, making it easier to handle and shaping the tarts.
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Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) while the dough is chilling.
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Prepare Muffin Pan: Grease or line a miniature muffin pan with paper liners. This ensures that the tarts don’t stick to the pan during baking.
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Shape the Tarts: Once the dough is chilled, scoop it into the prepared muffin pan, filling each cup halfway. You can use a small cookie scoop or a spoon to portion the dough evenly.
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Bake: Place the filled muffin pan in the preheated oven and bake for 15 to 17 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the tops are set.
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Cool and Serve: Remove the tarts from the oven and let them cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, carefully transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, these delectable Toll House Tarts are ready to be enjoyed!
Whether you’re baking up a batch for a special occasion or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, these Toll House Tarts are sure to be a hit. They’re wonderfully versatile and can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature. So go ahead, indulge in a little bite of heaven with these irresistible tarts!
