Good morning! And hello to these Dark Chocolate Nugget Cookies. They belong in your cookie jar as we speak. I’m also guessing you probably have all the ingredients to make these little guys in your pantry and fridge. That is a great reason to make them. Oh yeah, and one more reason, they are slap-your-momma GOOOOOD.
That’s a real phrase, I didn’t make it up.
Every morning, I’ve been having the same routine: Breakfast of Insulin, toast with butter and a sprinkling of salt . I’ve been gulping down a cup of hot black coffee before I can even get vertical and praying to the God of the heavens that I don’t have to get out of my comfy bed. But, then I realize that if I want to afford my groceries this month I’d better get moving. I slowly walk to the bathroom and stare at myself in the mirror, and wonder how it’s possible that I look like Mickey Rourke after eight, okay nine, hours of sleep.
Test, shower, work, test, insulin, eat, work, test, insulin, dinner, test, insulin, test, sleep, rinse and repeat.
But, I cannot complain. I’m feeling better every day. I’m getting used to my routines and getting used to pricking my thumb (something wicked this way comes). I’m slowly coming to terms with my new normal. I’m finding that there is hope. I’m seeing my number trend downward. I’m understanding that I can eat a Dark Chocolate Nugget Cookie if I so desire. And I’m so thankful for that.
Also, having the energy to blog again and THAT has been my biggest joy. Before I was diagnosed with my Type 1 diabetes, I thought I just was getting sick of blogging. I thought I didn’t have the mental and physical energy to do it. Easy things became hard and hard things became harder. When I was officially diagnosed, I thought long and hard about quitting this thing all together.
Quitting my DREAM.
The saddest thought I’ve ever had. Especially since this wouldn’t have been the first dream I’ve given up on. But slowly and surely, as November faded, my energy came back to normal. It came back with my desire to shop, cook, test, shoot, write, promote, rinse and repeat. I couldn’t be happier to feel well again. I had completely forgotten what it felt like to not get winded taking the stairs or to have enough willpower to leave my comfy bed.
These Dark Chocolate Nugget Cookies are a real treat—even if I did just spend this whole blog post updating you on my health. My blog posts tend to blur the line between personal and food all the time. Don’t let that deter you from making these guys and sinking your teeth into one of my all-time favorite Christmas cookies, the Dark Chocolate Nugget. Enjoy!
Dark Chocolate Nugget Cookies
These Dark Chocolate Nugget Cookies will be the hit of the party. These Christmas-themed cookies are delicious year-round and perfect for gifting!
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 57 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings 1x
Ingredients
3/4 cup butter, room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons high quality unsweetened cocoa powder (Ghiradelli’s is a good brand)
2 cups all purpose flour
2 tablespoons whole milk
Sprinkles for rolling
Instructions
Cream the butter and sugar together until fluffy, about 30 seconds. Add in the egg and vanilla and mix just until combined. Add in the oil and mix until just combined.
Add in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Mix until shaggy then add the milk and mix until a soft dough appears.
Scoop with a 2 tbsp cookie scoop and roll in sprinkles. Set on a baking sheet and place in the fridge to set for 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Bake on a parchment-lined (or use a silicone baking mat liner) cookie sheet for 10-12 minutes.
Let cool for at least 30 minutes before eating.
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