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               Woven Threads of Water Droplets

This photo was captured by a neighbor's friend in the early morning after a night of rain. Water droplets cling together weaving what looks like a spider web. 
It's the perfect backdrop for a Friday the 13th posting.  A plate of Triple Chocolate Cookies might help overcome any irrational fears you have for surviving the 13th.

These cookies are a chocolate lover's dream. Made with rich cocoa powder, the chocolate dough bursts with creamy white chocolate chips and bittersweet chips. The recipe makes 30 cookies and was adapted from Food Network October 2023. 

Ingredients: 

      2-1/2  cups all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon baking soda 
• 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
• 2 sticks of butter, melted and cooled slightly
• 1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (not Dutch-process) 
• 2  large eggs
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1-1/2 cups bittersweet chocolate chips
• 3/4 cup white chocolate chips 
• Optional Flaky Sea Salt 

Directions:

• Line two cookie trays with parchment paper and set aside. 
• Sift together flour, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. 
• In a separate bowl whisk melted butter, brown sugar, cocoa powder, eggs, and vanilla. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and stir just until combined.
• Fold in the chips.
• Chill dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. 
• Scoop out 1/4 cupful of dough, flour hands, and roll into a ball. Sprinkle with Sea Salt if using, 
• Bake for 10 minutes and cool for a few minutes before transferring cookies to a wire rack.