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Toffee Caramel Camachile Cookies Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups (12-ounce package) semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped Camachile (or other nut of your choice)
- 1 cup toffee bits
- 1/2 cup caramel bits

Special Equipment Needed:
- 2 large mixing bowls
- Electric mixer
- Cookie sheet
- Parchment paper

Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.
3. In a separate large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until fully incorporated.
5. Gradually add in flour mixture and mix until just combined.
6. Stir in chocolate chips, Camachile, toffee bits and caramel bits until evenly distributed.
7. Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto parchment-lined cookie sheets.
8. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown.
9. Allow cookies to cool on cookie sheets for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Time:
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 8 to 10 minutes
Temperature: 375°F
Serving Size: Makes about 3 dozen cookies

Nutritional Information (per cookie):
Calories: 160
Fat: 8 g
Carbohydrates: 21 g
Protein: 2 g

Substitutions for Ingredients:
- For the all-purpose flour, you can use gluten-free flour or almond flour.
- For the butter, you can use vegan butter or coconut oil.
- For the semisweet chocolate chips, you can use dark chocolate chips or white chocolate chips.
- For the Camachile, you can use walnuts, pecans, almonds, or any other nut of your choice.

Variations:
- For a different flavor, you can use butterscotch chips instead of toffee bits.
- For a different texture, you can add 1/2 cup of rolled oats to the dough.
- For a different flavor, you can add 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon to the dough.

Tips and Tricks:
- Make sure to use softened butter, not melted butter.
- Make sure to use parchment paper on the cookie sheets to prevent sticking.
- For a softer cookie, bake for 8 minutes; for a crispier cookie, bake for 10 minutes.

Storage Instructions:
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Reheating Instructions:
Reheat in a 350°F oven for 5 minutes or until warm.

Presentation Ideas:
- Serve in a cookie jar or on a platter.
- Serve with a scoop of ice cream.
- Serve with a glass of cold milk.

Garnishes:
- Sprinkle with powdered sugar.
- Drizzle with melted chocolate.
- Sprinkle with chopped nuts.

Pairings:
- Coffee
- Hot cocoa
- Tea

Suggested Side Dishes:
- Fruit salad
- Yogurt parfait
- Smoothie

Troubleshooting Advice:
- If the cookies are too dry, add a little more butter or oil to the dough.
- If the cookies are too crumbly, add a little more liquid to the dough.
- If the cookies are too flat, add a little more flour to the dough.

Food Safety Advice:
- Make sure to use clean utensils and surfaces when preparing the dough.
- Make sure to store the cookies in an airtight container to prevent spoilage.

Food History:
Toffee and caramel have been around for centuries and are popular ingredients in many desserts. Camachile is a type of nut native to the Philippines and is often used in Filipino desserts.

Flavor Profiles:
This cookie has a sweet and nutty flavor with hints of chocolate and caramel.

Serving Suggestions:
- Serve as a dessert after a meal.
- Serve as an afternoon snack.
- Serve as a party treat.

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Region: Philippine

Taste: Sweet, Nutty, Buttery, Caramelized, Crunchy