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Dishing Out Double Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough

September 14, 2009 By Laura 12 Comments

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Have you ever been to a restaurant supply store? I finally had the chance to go over Labor Day weekend and it was paradise for cooks. I seriously could have spent hours in there but unfortunately my children’s patience and my wallet were limiting factors. I found a MUCH cheaper 10 inch nonstick skillet to replace the Calphalon one that died (ok fine my dog mangled it), I found those incredibly nifty tubs that Alton Brown is always recommending for rising dough (the ones that are see-through and marked by quart), I found quarter-sheet cookie sheets, which while I did not buy ARE going on my Christmas list. And I finally found dishers of various sizes.


When I say various sizes, I mean they had at least 15 if not more. I had no idea that dishers–what I think of as cookie dough scoops–came in so many sizes! I just knew that while I loved the 2 that I already owned, they were not up to cookies like the NY Times Chocolate Chip Cookie. The point being, I had been on the lookout for a bigger disher with no idea of where to find one. Until I wandered into Wasserstrom.

Happily I got a chance to work out the new, bigger disher (don’t ask me what size I got, I already forget I am mortified to admit) on those Double Chocolate Chip Cookies I posted about this past Tuesday. Contrary to my plans, I did decide to put nuts in them. First, because I was craving hazelnut chocolate bars (and yes I did sub in toasted, chopped hazelnuts for the pecans). Second, because I made the cookies partly because my in laws were coming, and as already discussed, my mother in law really likes seriously chocolatey things, and I know she likes nuts too, so I figured since I will be (probably am right now!! YAY!) in Chicago while these cookies are being eaten, I might as well make them to her taste also. After all, the grandparents coming in to help John is making it possible for me to escape to Chicago and see Bono, er, I mean U2. The least they deserve is chocolate.


The verdict on the cookies: these cookies are very good. Very, very good. I think I would prefer them without nuts, but I am ok with the hazelnuts being there. Pecans just make me cringe, but I like pecans in granola, fruit pie, etc, not with chocolate. The cookies take, as you can see, a boatload of chocolate–for sanity’s sake and the sake of your wallet, I recommend chocolate chips instead of chunks for mixing in (but do use good, chopped chocolate for the melting part). I would rate these cookies a notch below Lisa Yockeslon’s Savannahs, which might be the epitome of chocolate cookies for me. Since this recipe is from my To Try Tuesday collection, I am going to link you to the recipe (update June 2015: I am so sorry but this post was taken down and I cannot find it anywhere. Since I preferred the Savannahs, I recommend you give those a try!). rather than type it out.


P.S. Because this blog has been interrupted by U2 touring, expect to see To Try Tuesday on Wednesday next week. I know you’ll understand. Bono, er, I mean U2, only comes to the Midwest every 3-5 years or so.

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  1. RecipeGirl says

    September 14, 2009 at 9:24 am

    mmmmm! Dishers? I don't think I've ever heard of them referred to like that. I only have one LOL. I'm dying to go to a Rest. Supply store. I think I'll be in big trouble there!!

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  2. Kim says

    September 14, 2009 at 11:01 am

    I have been resisting the urge to buy the clear containers at KA for such a long time, knowing I could get them cheaper elsewhere – I will have to check out a restaurant supply store!!!

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  3. Palidor says

    September 14, 2009 at 12:06 pm

    I've never been to a restaurant supply store, but I would LOVE to. Actually, that would be quite dangerous as I'm sure I'd spend way more than I should. The double chocolate cookies are SO sinful.

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  4. Simran says

    September 14, 2009 at 12:12 pm

    I would love to go to one of those stores. And what's with chocolate chip cookies – this one looks specially delicious.

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  5. HoneyB says

    September 14, 2009 at 1:28 pm

    I love to shop at restaurant supply stores – but my wallet doesn't like me when I do…neither does my storage space!

    I hope you are enjoying Bono, er, U2! 😉

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  6. noble pig says

    September 14, 2009 at 6:38 pm

    Love tose stores but the cookie…OMG.

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  7. Debbie says

    September 15, 2009 at 6:31 am

    Never been to a restaurant supply store. Those cookies look fantastic!

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  8. Grace says

    September 15, 2009 at 7:50 am

    chocolate, chocolate, and more chocolate. can i rename them pms pick-me-ups? delightful.

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  9. That Girl says

    September 15, 2009 at 9:20 am

    I'm totally jealous of your restaurant supply store adventure!

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  10. Cynthia says

    September 15, 2009 at 9:05 pm

    I know that I haven't visited in a while…. dropping in to say hello.

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  11. LeilaZ99 says

    September 17, 2009 at 12:08 pm

    Okay, you've convinced me…I'm going to have to check out our local restaurant supply store. Can you believe that we've been here for three and half years and I haven't gone yet?!?

    Oh…and when I get back, I'll have to make those cookies. 😉

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  12. Robin Sue says

    September 25, 2009 at 4:34 am

    I can get lost in my restaurant supply store too and come home with all kinds of goodies! These cookies look wonderfully chocolaty!

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Hi! I’m Laura and I am a recovering history major who has re-channeled all of my passion for learning about the history of different countries to learning about their food culture. That doesn’t mean every dish on here is strictly authentic, but it does mean that even my adaptations are not undertaken lightly. My goal is to show you–by doing–that these dishes are possible in your kitchen. Including desserts because I have quite the sweet tooth! Read More…

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