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Chocolate chip cookies get an update

Some modern twists on the chocolate chip classic

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CHOCOLATE COOKIE CHEESECAKE BROWNIES

1 box brownie mix

1/2 cup (125 ml) oil

3 tbsp (45 ml) water

2 eggs

1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla

8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened

1/3 cup (80 ml) sugar

1 tbsp (15 ml) flour

1 egg

1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) vanilla

12 Oreo cookies, quartered

1. Using medium speed of an electric mixer, beat together brownie mix, oil, water, 2 eggs and 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla just until blended.

2. Spread batter over bottom of a greased 9-by-13-inch (23-by33-cm) baking pan.

3. Beat together cream cheese, sugar and flour until blended. Add egg and 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) vanilla. Beat until smooth.

4. Spoon cream cheese mixture over batter. Using a knife, lightly swirl cream cheese mixture through brownie batter. Sprinkle cookies over top.

5. Place a brick directly on grid on natural gas barbecue. Place baking pan on top of brick.

6. Bake, with lid down, over medium heat for 35-40 minutes or until brownies test done. Turn pan a quarter turn every 10-15 minutes to ensure even cooking. Brownies may also be baked in a 350 F (175 C) oven for 35-40 minutes.

ATCO BLUE FLAME KITCHEN

Sometimes even reading the words “chocolate chip cookie” has us reaching for a cold glass of milk.

We know chocolate chip cookies are perfect as they are but for the adventurou­s, here are some modern twists on this crowdpleas­ing classic.

Our skillet chocolate chunk cookie bakes on the grill, making the perfect dessert for your next backyard barbecue. Each cookie wedge is soft in the middle, chewy toward the edges, and delicious with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Dress up your next batch of brownies with our chocolate cookie cheesecake brownies. Brownies serve as the “crust” for the creamy cheesecake, which is dotted with crushed Oreo cookies.

If you liked the skillet cookie, you’ll love our chocolate chip cookie pizza.

The chocolate chip cookie “crust” is spread with a chocolate sauce, and topped with crunchy peanuts, sliced bananas and butterscot­ch topping. Add your favourite candies and treats for some extra fun.

Calgary-based ATCO Blue Flame Kitchen has been providing advice on food, cooking, recipes and other household topics for more than 80 years. Their cookbooks include Everyday Delicious and From the Grill.

 ?? ATCO BLUE FLAME KITCHEN ?? Brownies, cheesecake and Oreo cookies combine to make one incredibly decadent dessert.
ATCO BLUE FLAME KITCHEN Brownies, cheesecake and Oreo cookies combine to make one incredibly decadent dessert.

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