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Caption: FRIENDSHIP, LOVE & COOKIES Our American Kitchen
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Caption: "THE COOKIE LADY" If you're ever been to Rome, NY, you have most likely heard of Maryann... Or perhaps you know her better as
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Caption: Maryann had been casually baking out of her own kitchen for years, making cookies for all of her family and friends.
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Caption: T I T L E But once she hit retirement, it was time to get down to business; the cookies that she bakes aren't a hobby, they're a part of the community.
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Caption: T I T L E With 34 cookie recipes up her sleeve, Maryann makes sure there's
something for everyone.
But she does have one favorite...
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Caption: T I T L E The question is, what is Maryann's secret for making the perfect batch, time after time?
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Caption: Is it the size of the butter slices?
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Caption: Is it the amount of brown sugar that she puts in?
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Caption: Perhaps it's the type of vanilla that she uses?
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Caption: When I bake that tray of cookies,
I think about who I'm baking it for. It's part of the technique!
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Caption: The secret is the
that goes into everything that Maryann makes. L O V E & C A R E
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Caption: ALL AMERICAN COOKIE It's a way to develop
friendship, it's a way to extend love, and do it through the
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Caption: For a taste of sweetness at home, try making our worth-the-wait chocolate chip cookie recipe!
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Caption: T I T L E In a large bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until smooth.
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Caption: Add the egg and vanilla, beat until well blended. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt. Slowly add to the butter sugar mixture. Stir in the chocolate chips.
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Caption: T I T L E For the best cookie possible, allow the dough to chill for up to 72 hours. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it refrigerate for 24-72 hours.
It's worth the wait, we promise!
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Caption: When the dough is ready
and it's finally baking time,
preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
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Caption: T I T L E Drop the golf ball sized balls of dough onto the parchment-lined baking sheets, at least 2" apart. Sprinkle with a little flaky salt
if desired.
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Caption: 18-20 MINUTES Bake one sheet at a time,
until the bottoms and edges
are golden brown
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Caption: Most of all,
be sure to share
them with your
loved ones.
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