Signature Recipes

No Forks Necessary: Picnic-friendly Chocolate Cookies. These cookies feature Nestle Abuelita Chocolate.

Abuelita Sugar Cookies
(Makes about 4 dozen cookies)

1 3/4   cups all-purpose flour
   3/4    teaspoon baking soda
   1/4    teaspoon salt
   1/2    cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
   1/3    cup granulated sugar
   1/3    cup packed light brown sugar
 1         large egg
 2         tablets (3.15 ounces each) Nestle Abuelita Chocolate,
            finely chopped or grated

Preheat oven to 375° F.

Combine flour, baking soda and salt in medium bowl.

Beat butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar in large mixer bowl until combined. Beat in egg. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in chopped Abuelita. Scoop by rounded measuring teaspoon and roll into balls; place 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Flatten tops slightly.

Bake for 8 to 9 minutes or until puffed and slightly golden around edges. Cool on baking sheets for two minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Bake Time: 8 minutes

Cool Time: 15 minutes