They were perfect, and I now will have 30 beautiful and delicious cookies ready for Sandie"s family. Took one out the next day let it thaw our on a parchment paper. Wrapped the whole box in Aluminum Foil, and placed into the freezer. After they cooled I placed them into a box separated each layer with a sheet of parchment paper. Will be busy so I wanted to get some goodies ready ahead of time. Baked them on my “REMA” Air Insulated un-greased Cookie Sheets Granddaughter Sandie, and two Great Grandchildren coming to visit for two weeks. The cookies baked down to 36 - 3 ½ inch, not too thick and absolutely not too thin wonderful cookies. I also shape the dough into Balls, with my hands, guessing at the size. I probably do everything wrong as I have Arthritis Hands, so had a problem stirring, so I use my hands. 1C chocolate chips is PLENTY! Never grease pan! Melt in your mouth results if you use a combination of milk chocolate& semi-sweet like bakeries AND a touch of andes mint baking chips! Update2: Just tried "Blonde Brownies I" and it's IDENTICAL, but a yummy brownie! Try it! Read Moreīest Big, Fat, Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie Makes 36 - "3 1/2 inch cookies" If you want a big, fat, chewy cookie like the kind you see at bakeries and specialty shops, then these are the cookies for you! "A Winner At Our House, according to my 86 year old Cookie Monster Husband. UPDATE: My husband thinks these are sweet so I only use 3/4C b.s. Drop 1/4C scoop (should make 16-18) & bake! If I use a med. Make sure butter isn't hot or it'll melt chocolate chips! Refrigerate batter for 1hr then preheat oven. Melt the butter in microwave then mix in sugars. same exact results! 1st: Sift the dry ingredients. But if you don't refrigerate long enough or at all, they'll be flat! It has nothing to do with using margarine or butter. several times! Everything is dependent on if you put in fridge & for how long (i've left overnight or for DAYS). Can't go wrong! I promise they'll be super chewy although they must sit (set) for awhile as they won't appear it. If they cool COMPLETELY & they're not done.put back in for another 5 min. HELPFUL TIPS NOT MENTIONED: This is very forgiving! Just keep baking until it becomes golden brown around the edges. Anyone who tries one will certainly award you the mixology MVP. Read on to get recipes for beer shandies, micheladas, beer margaritas, and more. Go on and set out a few beers as-is for guests who prefer them in their traditional form, then save a few bottles or cans to transform into a trophy-worthy beer cocktail. So, instead of offering the usual beer to go with your big game-day spread, why not take it to new flavor heights in a beer cocktail? These easy beer-based mixed drink recipes pair beautifully with a variety of game-day snacks, from sliders and sausages to pretzels and pizza. These 10 Beer Cocktails Are the Winning Plays Your Game Day Menu Needs Serious sports fans know that the quality of snacks and drinks off the field matter as much as the quality of play on the field.