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Default My favorite cookies?


"Dee.Dee" schrieb im Newsbeitrag
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> I have bought gingersnaps at Ikea once or twice; but I have bought enough
> packaged cookies to count on both hands in the last 3 decades, but I still
> remember the chocolate-covered graham crackers that my mom used to make for
> me.
>
> How did she do that, Wayne? IOW what is the recipe for that chocolate stuff
> that stays hard enough not to be "sticky" in your hands. I've seen a few for
> sale at Starbucks/Borders etc that I've tasted, but they aren't the same.
> Maybe they are, but they are not in my memory bank.
>
> When I am wanting something a little different at night, I will open a box of
> probably 3-year old graham crackers, put a couple in the microwave and shave
> off a little chocolate on top of one; that's the closest I get to that memory.
>
> I would be forever greatful if you would give me a tip -- (P.S. I don't buy
> chocolate chips).
>

My guess would be sugar reduction.
Heat water, throw in sugar.
Reduce until you can draw strings from the mass.
Mix with (pre-heated) chocolate and dip the cookies in the result.

Cheers,

Michael Kuettner