Easy Chocolate Chewies (Cookies) Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 5 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 15 minutes
🍽 Servings: 4 dozen (approx)
Description:
Indulge in the delightful world of homemade cookies with these Easy Chocolate Chewies! These delectable treats are quick to make and even quicker to disappear. Perfect for any occasion, from a cozy night in to a festive gathering.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Crisco shortening
- 1/2 cup eggs (approximately 2 large eggs)
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 cup icing sugar
- 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
- 1/2 cup additional icing sugar (for rolling)
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius) to ensure it’s adequately heated for baking.
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Prepare Cookie Sheet: Lightly grease a cookie sheet to prevent the cookies from sticking during baking.
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Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the Crisco shortening, eggs, water, and icing sugar. If desired, add the mini chocolate chips for an extra burst of chocolatey goodness. Stir the ingredients together until smooth and well incorporated.
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Shape Dough: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls using your hands. Then, roll each ball in the additional icing sugar until they are evenly coated.
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Arrange on Cookie Sheet: Place the coated dough balls onto the prepared cookie sheet, ensuring they are spaced approximately 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
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Bake: Slide the cookie sheet into the preheated oven and bake the cookies for 8 to 10 minutes, or until they are lightly golden around the edges. Keep a close eye on them to prevent over-baking.
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Cool: Once baked, allow the cookies to cool on the cookie sheet for about 10 minutes. This helps them set and makes them easier to handle.
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Transfer to Wire Racks: After cooling slightly on the cookie sheets, carefully transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool completely. This step ensures they cool evenly and prevents them from becoming soggy on the bottom.
Enjoy!
These Easy Chocolate Chewies are ready to be enjoyed! Whether you’re treating yourself to a sweet snack or sharing them with friends and family, these cookies are sure to be a hit. Serve them alongside a glass of cold milk for the ultimate indulgence!
