Waffle Iron Cookies - the UNfail

I wasn't really sure how this one was going to turn out....but I was really hoping it wouldn't make a HUGE mess. Especially since I was using a brand spankin new waffle iron. Along with an ancient (but sturdy) KitchenAid mixer that used to belong to my grandma.

THE EQUIPMENT

I grew up using this mixer, and I like that I still have access to it, as well as my newer (read cheaper) mixer. Hers was that weird almond color that became popular for appliances in the 70s. Mine, well it's just boring old white.

Anyway....

MIXING THE DOUGH. I USED SPEED 2

I weighed out my flour... (4.5 ozs in a cup ... so 3/4 of a cup = 3.375oz) and added the salt and baking soda.

I measured and packed my brown sugar, and added it to the mixer.

Next I added my melted butter, then eggs, one at a time so they were fully incorporated. And I free-poured the vanilla extract...I LOVE vanilla extract.

Then I added the flour salt and baking soda. Don't worry about getting it completely mixed just yet.


Last up, the oats and the chocolate chips. It didn't look so appetizing at this point...

I dropped about 1 1/2 tablespoons onto each section of the waffle iron, shut the top, flipped it 180° and waited.

Sadly, there was no hilarious mess to clean up. I was actually looking forward to this one failing.

That would be an UNfail folks!



The thicker cookie dough is most likely what makes this pin work. Again, for all you pinners out there, make sure you check the page that accompany your pins. There are tons of great ideas out there, just make sure to follow the recipe laid out for you, instead of just winging it.

Waffle Iron Cookies

I love chocolate chip cookies. A lot of people love MY chocolate chip cookies. 

Honestly, who could blame them? After making little changes here and there (more sugar, less chocolate, more flour, and a "secret" ingredient), they have been called "the best cookies in the world" by former employers as well as friends and family members.

The only problem I have with my recipe is it makes a MINIMUM of 5 dozen cookies. And if I make 5 dozen cookies--well, I eat AT LEAST a dozen. Did I mention these are *not* healthy cookies by any definition.

The key is moderation....and that's where the waffle iron comes in to play.

Oatmeal-Chocolate Chip Waffle Cookies

Yield: 24 cookies

Ingredients:
     1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
     1/2 cup + 2 Tbs. packed brown sugar
     2 large eggs
     1 tsp. vanilla extract
     3/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
     1/2 tsp. baking soda
     1/4 tsp. salt
     1-1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
     1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
     Nonstick cooking spray




**Tip: For the best results, measure your flour by weight instead of volume. (1 cup of all-purpose flour equals 4-1/2 oz.) If you don’t have a scale, be sure to fluff up your flour, then loosely fill up your cup.

Instructions:
Heat the waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions.

In a large bowl, whisk the butter and brown sugar until smooth. Whisk in the eggs and vanilla. Stir in the flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir in the oats and chocolate chips.

Coat the grids of the waffle iron with nonstick cooking spray. Use a tablespoon or small ice cream scoop to portion out a cookie onto each waffle square. Close the iron and cook until set and beginning to brown, 1-1/2 to 3 minutes, depending on the heat of your waffle iron. Use a thin metal spatula to transfer the cooked cookies to a wire rack and repeat with the remaining dough, coating the grids with spray as necessary.

The original pinterest pin (again) uses a specific recipe....which could be why this doesn't work out in a lot of cases.

People see the picture and the caption "best idea ever: bake cookies w/ a waffle iron: chocolate chip cookies in 90 seconds.. definitely need to try this." and use whatever recipe they choose.

Stay tuned for the UNfail...