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dozen cookiesIngredients
2 1/4 cups sifted cake flour
1/2 cup sifted unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup Blue Plate Mayonnaise
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Directions
- Blend the cake flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and baking soda and set aside.
- Using a hand-held electric mixer or stand mixer, cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about four minutes. Add the egg, mayonnaise, and vanilla and blend until just combined about 30 seconds. Add flour mixture and beat on low speed until thoroughly combined.
- Refrigerate dough in an airtight container for at least 30 minutes and up to 4 days. The dough can also be frozen for up to three months.
- Preheat oven to 350F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop the cookie dough with a two-tablespoon ice cream scoop and place on the baking sheet, two to three inches apart. Use your palm to gently press down on each cookie to slightly flatten them.
- Bake the cookies until they are just set, about 10 minutes. Let them cool on the baking sheet for two to three minutes and then transfer to a wire rack. Once cooled, cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to five days.
It’s here. Summer has arrived along with the big-dog-breathing-on-you humidity that leaves all of us lethargic and dreaming wistfully of the recently departed days of the especially spectacular spring we just enjoyed. Console yourself with cookies.
As part of a rebrand with a new logo, the long-beloved New Orleans heritage brand Blue Plate Mayonnaise recently released a slew of easy recipes perfect for easy summer entertaining or simple sustenance. Among them is this easy winner for Chocolate Mayo Cake Cookies. I will admit that using mayonnaise in cookies first struck me as a little off, but the result is in the cookie. These chocolate morsels deliver all the depth and satisfying richness we long for in a confection without the melt-in-the-heat factor of chocolate candies, making them portable for poolside or a picnic, which is about all most of us will be good for until October.
Where To Enjoy Chocolate Mayo Cookies
Anywhere, but poolside would be especially lovely. In addition to its ongoing pool pass program with access to the hotel pool and backyard, The Chloe recently launched a cabana program on the covered pool deck for groups to lounge about comfortably with a dedicated server be it for poolside brunch, sunset cocktails, or a swelter in the sun group gathering. Pool Access Day Passes are $45 per person, Mon-Thurs, and $55 on weekends and holidays. Cabanas for eight are $250, Monday-Thursday and $450 Friday–Sunday. All pool guests have access to complimentary towels, changing rooms, and showers. Booking can be made at resortpass.com/hotels/the-chloe-nola
What to Drink with Chocolate Mayo Cookies
Children: A glass of milk.
Adults: A glass of Champagne.
