{"id":3155,"date":"2018-11-05T00:05:40","date_gmt":"2018-11-05T05:05:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/69.167.168.176\/~phillips\/kerriansnotebook\/kerriansnotebook\/?p=3155"},"modified":"2025-04-14T10:54:03","modified_gmt":"2025-04-14T14:54:03","slug":"knr-p-126-75-second-mookies-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pattiphillipsbooks.com\/kerriansnotebook\/2018\/11\/knr-p-126-75-second-mookies-2\/","title":{"rendered":"KNR, p. 126 “75 Second Mookies”"},"content":{"rendered":"

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I\u2019ll admit it. I\u2019ve got a sweet tooth. That\u2019s not a secret, but the doc says I should drop ten pounds and that means cutting back on calories. No more eating a dozen cookies in one evening, or having two of those amazing chocolaty chocolate muffins<\/span><\/a><\/span> for breakfast, or several of the Vegetarian Detective\u2019s super brownies<\/span><\/a><\/span> at one sitting. I could have gotten away with extra helpings of everything before I got sidelined from my very active job, but no more.<\/span><\/p>\n

We plan a pretty balanced menu, with lots of fruits and veggies, but it\u2019s the extra potatoes and slices of pie that do me in. Exercise burns some of it off, but pushing away from the table is the best diet plan out there.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Doc and Sheila and I came up with a way to help me lose the weight and it\u2019s mostly about reducing the desserts. She promised not to bake batches of three dozen cookies\/muffins at a time and I promised not to hound her or sneak out to the bakery. The Doc admitted that I might feel deprived if I gave up dessert completely, so the new plan could include a daily \u2018something\u2019 for my sweet tooth \u2013 just not five daily \u2018somethings.\u2019 He hinted that fruit between meals might change my cravings, but I\u2019m hedging my bets on that.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

So, here\u2019s what Sheila came up with: single serving cookies. That way, there won\u2019t be yummy leftovers calling me from the kitchen, tempting me. She tells me the idea has been around for a long time, but she never had a reason to try it before.<\/span><\/p>\n

I call them mookies, because to me they\u2019re like a cross between a cookie and a muffin. So simple to make, not a lot of cleanup involved and I can make one myself. All you need is a microwave and a few ingredients and in less than ten minutes of prep and cooking time, you\u2019ve got a dessert.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Chocolate Chip Mookie<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Ingredients for Chocolate Chip Mookie<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

1 Tablespoon butter or margarine<\/span><\/p>\n

2 Tablespoons brown sugar<\/span><\/p>\n

1\/8 teaspoon Mexican vanilla extract<\/span><\/p>\n

pinch sea salt<\/span><\/p>\n

1 egg yolk<\/span><\/p>\n

4 Tablespoons King Arthur\u2019s cake flour<\/span><\/p>\n

2 Tablespoons Ghirardelli semi-sweet chocolate chips<\/span><\/p>\n

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Ingredients for Pumpkin Mookie<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

1 \u00bd Tablespoons butter or margarine<\/span><\/p>\n

2 Tablespoons light brown sugar<\/span><\/p>\n

1\/8 teaspoon Mexican vanilla extract<\/span><\/p>\n

pinch sea salt<\/span><\/p>\n

1 egg yolk<\/span><\/p>\n

1 \u00bd Tablespoons organic pumpkin puree<\/span><\/p>\n

1\/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon<\/span><\/p>\n

1\/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg<\/span><\/p>\n

4 Tablespoons King Arthur\u2019s cake flour<\/span><\/p>\n

2 Tablespoons Ghirardelli semi-sweet chocolate chips<\/span><\/p>\n

(Topping is frozen vanilla yogurt and a sprinkle of cinnamon)<\/span><\/p>\n

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Double Chocolate Mookie<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Ingredients for Double Chocolate Mookie<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

1 Tablespoon butter or margarine<\/span><\/p>\n

2 Tablespoons brown sugar<\/span><\/p>\n

1\/8 teaspoon Mexican vanilla extract<\/span><\/p>\n

pinch sea salt<\/span><\/p>\n

1 teaspoon Ghirardelli unsweetened cocoa powder<\/span><\/p>\n

1 egg yolk<\/span><\/p>\n

4 Tablespoons King Arthur\u2019s cake flour<\/span><\/p>\n

2 Tablespoons Ghirardelli semi-sweet chocolate chips<\/span><\/p>\n

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Preparation for all varieties<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Use a medium sized glass or ceramic mixing bowl.<\/span><\/p>\n

Melt the butter for 20 seconds in the microwave. (Doesn\u2019t have to be completely melted)<\/span><\/p>\n

Add all ingredients for the chosen mookie to the melted butter.<\/span><\/p>\n

Mix thoroughly using a fork.<\/span><\/p>\n

Transfer mookie dough to a ramekin or other cup-sized glass or ceramic dish.<\/span><\/p>\n

Place in microwave and cook for one minute + 15 seconds (75 seconds).<\/span><\/p>\n

Serve immediately in the ramekin.<\/span><\/p>\n

The ramekin will be hot, so handle with care.<\/span><\/p>\n

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*Photos by Patti Phillips<\/span><\/p>\n

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