DAY Recipe

Chocolate syrup and mini chocolate chips pack in the flavor for these tender, pecan-accented cookies. They’re great with a cup of espresso or regular coffee.

Makes about 26.

INGREDIENTS
nonstick vegetable oil spray3/4cup (packed) golden brown sugar
1/2cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room [...]

Makes 16

INGREDIENTS
1cup all purpose flour
1teaspoon baking powder
1/4teaspoon salt
3/4cup (packed) golden brown sugar
6tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, melted
1large egg
3tablespoons orange liqueur
1/2teaspoon vanilla extract
6ounces milk chocolate, cut into1/2-inch pieces
1/3 cup chopped pecans
1/4cup chopped candied orange peel
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter 8×8×2-inch [...]

Makes one 9-inch loaf

INGREDIENTS
1 1/2cups all purpose flour
1teaspoon baking soda
1teaspoon baking powder
1/4teaspoon salt
3/4cup semisweet chocolate chips
3/4cup walnuts, toasted, chopped1/2cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1cup sugar
2large eggs
1cup mashed ripe bananas
2tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2teaspoons vanilla extract
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to [...]

In these sweet tartlets, sliced bananas are sprinkled with brown sugar and caramelized under the broiler. Make the chocolate custard a day ahead to allow it to chill and thicken.

Makes 6 servings.

INGREDIENTS
custard
4large egg yolks
1/4cup sugar
1 1/2tablespoons cornstarch
pinch of [...]

Makes about 4 1/2 cups.

INGREDIENTS
2 1/2cups chilled whipping cream
10tablespoons sugar
6tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2cups miniature semisweet chocolate chips (about 8 ounces)
DIRECTIONS
Using electric mixer, beat cream, sugar and cocoa in large bowl until stiff peaks form. Fold in chocolate [...]