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How many drinks do you have & of what?

2007-12-23 12:01:29 · 36 answers · asked by Baby Jack born 4/5/09 4 in Polls & Surveys

2007-12-23 12:01:21 · 22 answers · asked by leopard 1 in Celebrities

It seems to be that Christians have huge families. I met a family of eleven on the weekend. WOW

2007-12-23 12:01:05 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-23 12:00:24 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous in Rock and Pop

and where can i get them?

2007-12-23 12:00:13 · 12 answers · asked by fall3n 2 in Alternative Medicine

what was the earliest time you've woken up to open presents

2007-12-23 11:59:51 · 18 answers · asked by ilovesoftballsofreakingmuch 2 in Christmas

Try This Recipe

And Tell Me How It Went



double-chocolate sandwich cookies
Gourmet | December 2007
Gina Marie Miraglia Eriquez and Lillian Chou

recipe photo reviews (7) video my notes Whether you dunk them in milk, pry them apart, or devour them whole, sandwich cookies are irresistible. These, with their crisp chocolate wafers and ganache filling made from fine-quality white chocolate, are so much better than that supermarket version.

Active time: 1 1/4 hr Start to finish: 4 hr (includes chilling dough)

Servings: Makes about 3 1/2 dozen cookies

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IngredientsFor dough
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 sticks (1/2 pound) unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg yolk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

For ganache
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 tablespoons light corn syrup
3/4 pound fine-quality white chocolate, melted
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Equipment: a 1 3/4-inch fluted round cookie cutter
Garnish: decorative sugar (optional)

PreparationMake dough:
Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.

Beat butter and sugar with an electric mixer until pale and fluffy, then beat in yolk and vanilla. At low speed, mix in flour mixture in 3 batches just until a dough forms. Divide dough in half and form each piece into a 6-inch square, then chill, wrapped in plastic wrap, until firm, 2 to 3 hours.

Make ganache while dough chills:
Bring cream and corn syrup just to a simmer in a small heavy saucepan, then stir into melted chocolate. Stir in butter and vanilla until smooth. Cover surface with parchment paper and chill, stirring occasionally, until very thick, about 30 minutes.

Cut and bake cookies:
Preheat oven to 350°F with rack in middle. Butter 2 large baking sheets.

Roll out 1 piece of dough between sheets of parchment paper into a 14- by 10-inch rectangle (1/8 inch thick). Slide dough in parchment onto a tray and freeze until dough is firm, about 10 minutes. Repeat with remaining dough.

Cut out as many rounds as possible from first chilled square with cutter, reserving and chilling scraps, then quickly transfer cookies to a buttered baking sheet, arranging them 1/2 inch apart. (If dough becomes too soft, return to freezer until firm.)

Sprinkle half of cookies with decorative sugar (if using), then bake cookies until baked through and slightly puffed, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool on sheet on rack 5 minutes, then transfer to rack to cool completely (cookies will crisp as they cool).

Make more cookies with remaining dough and scraps (reroll only once).

Assemble sandwich cookies:
Beat ganache with an electric mixer at high speed just until light and fluffy. Transfer to a sealable plastic bag (snip off 1/8 to 1/4 inch from 1 corner with scissors). Pipe ganache onto flat sides of plain cookies, then top with sugared cookies to make sandwiches. Chill, layered between sheets of parchment, in an airtight container until filling is set, at least 1 hour.

Cook's notes:
• Dough can be chilled up to 2 days.
• Ganache can be made 1 day ahead and chilled, its surface covered with parchment. Bring to room temperature, then beat with mixer before using.
• Sandwiched cookies keep, chilled, 4 days.

2007-12-23 11:59:50 · 4 answers · asked by Olayinka♥ 3 in Cooking & Recipes

2007-12-23 11:59:49 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

2007-12-23 11:59:32 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fashion & Accessories

me and my wife made about 35,000 this year....we have a baby...and i think thats it lol...thanks for the help

2007-12-23 11:59:28 · 5 answers · asked by homiewithakid 1 in United States

Here is the murder map where I live:

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2007-12-23 11:59:25 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Current Events

thanks very much

2007-12-23 11:59:22 · 5 answers · asked by steven25t 7 in Other - Society & Culture

Whe have a sucking catfish, who attacks the otehr goldfish in my tank?

The tank is 4 foot long, so it shouldn't be a size issue. Why is he doing this?

2007-12-23 11:59:09 · 5 answers · asked by Alex 3 in Fish

Okay, well I have a debate about the legalization of marijuana in class after the break, and I'm on the side that says it should remain illegal. Now I know that the opposition will talk about medical marijuana and how it helps ease the pain. What can I say about that? I mean, what are other things patients can use INSTEAD of marijuana to ease their pain?

2007-12-23 11:59:05 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

I need a good recipe for chocolate pie. Not chocolate pecan pie, not double fudge chocolate pie, not burbon chocolate pie....Please, does anyone know a good recipe for homemade chocolate pie?

2007-12-23 11:59:02 · 2 answers · asked by newcovenant0 5 in Cooking & Recipes

I believe when Eve took the first bite she murdered the world.

2007-12-23 11:59:01 · 24 answers · asked by Exousia Skotos 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I'm a solitary young Wiccan, and I have much to learn. However, I've been looking into Neo-Druidism, but don't quite understand it. What is the difference between the two besides the titles?

Thank you and Happy Holidays!

2007-12-23 11:59:01 · 12 answers · asked by Ashley 2 in Religion & Spirituality

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2007-12-23 11:58:25 · 18 answers · asked by jongcr 1 in Elections

haha, i believe in god, but does the pope scar anybody other than me ?

i guess its an irrational fear. xD

2007-12-23 11:58:05 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

The 3 people were (I think) 1 white guy, 1 white girl, and 1 black guy. The movie started with the black guy trapped underground in a construction accident.

2007-12-23 11:57:48 · 3 answers · asked by sparky 1 in Movies

it christmas eve for god sake !!

2007-12-23 11:57:42 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mythology & Folklore

When my father passed away he had a Dorcy lantern with 2 - 6 inch florescent bulbs. My mother and I are trying to figure out what size batteries. Is it 2 large 9V square or what. It DOES NOT say what type of batteries it takes. We would like to get it working for her (mom) in case of power outages. Thanks.

2007-12-23 11:57:26 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

I am...not in the christmas spirt this year...bring on the new year

2007-12-23 11:57:25 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

2007-12-23 11:57:18 · 22 answers · asked by dazzagirlfriend 1 in Other - Society & Culture

OK so i have this paire of i think suede or leather timberland boots (like 12 inches i think) and they smell on the inside(cuse of my feet ....i think) .I was wondering if i spry them with perfum (on the inside ) if it would make the smell go away ? Or would it ruin my shoes ? If u have any advice i would love it (or produces , somthin like that) . Thanx!

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2007-12-23 11:57:14 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

im thinking about buying a holga camera and there is this Shutter Release Kit thing that im thinking about buying along with the camera. but im not completely sure what it does. does anyone know?

this is what im talking about
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/494646-REG/Holga_156120_Shutter_Release_Kit.html

thanks in advance.

2007-12-23 11:57:01 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Photography