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Today I say the next cookie I'm going to try.

Brownie Cookies

prep:  15 Minutes     cook:  10 minutes per batch     makes:  2 1/2 cookies

1/2 cup butter

4 (1 oz) unsweetened chocolate baking squares, chopped

3 cups semisweet chocolate morsels, divided

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

4 large eggs

1 1/2 cups sugar

2 tsp vanilla extract

2 tsp chopped pecans, toasted

1. Combine butter, unsweetened chocolate, and 1 1/2 cups chocolate morsels in a large heavy saucepan.  Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until butter and chocolate melt; cool.
2. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
3. Beat eggs, sugar, and vanilla at medium speed with an electric mixer.  Gradually add flour mixture to egg mixture, beating well.  Add chocolate mixture; beat well.  Stir in remaining 1 1/2 cups morsels and pecans.
4. Drop dough by 2 tablespoons 1 inch apart onto parchment paper-lined baking sheets.
5. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.  Cool slightly on baking sheets; remove to wire racks to cool completely.

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I've mentioned this before but I love love love these!

Roasted Balsamic New Potatoes

Ingredients:

• 3 Tbs of olive oil
• 1 1/2 tsp dried thyme leaves
• 1 tsp dried rosemary leaves, crushed
• 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
• 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 2 lb small red potatoes (about 17)
• 3 Tbs balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 tsp kosher (coarse) salt
• 1/8 tsp ground black pepper

1. Heat oven to 375*F
2. In 1-cup measuring cup, mix olive oil, thyme, rosemary, nutmeg, and garlic.  Cut potatoes in half; spread on nonstick 15x10x1 inch pan.  Drizzle with olive oil mixture; toss to coat.
3. Bake 30-35 minutes or until potatoes are golden and slightly crispy.  Drizzle with balsamic vinegar; toss to coat.  Bake 5 minutes longer.  Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

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