How to Make Half and Halfs - A Step-by-Step Guide

Half and Halfs are a delicious and versatile savory pastry that can be enjoyed as a snack or as part of a meal. These half moon shaped pastries are filled with a tasty combination of ingredients, making them a popular choice for both vegetarians and meat lovers alike. Whether you're hosting a party, attending a potluck, or simply looking for a new recipe to try, Half and Halfs are sure to be a hit!

Originating from the Middle East, Half and Halfs have gained popularity across the glob...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 pinch salt
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • salt
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips

Information

  • Prep Time: 45 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 36

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, cream together 1/2 cup butter, 1/4 cup white sugar, and 1/2 cup brown sugar. Beat in 1 egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Combine 1 1/2 cups flour, 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda, and a pinch of salt, stir into creamed mixture until well blended. Fold in chocolate chips.
  • In another medium bowl, cream together 1/2 cup butter, 1/2 cup white sugar, and 1/2 cup brown sugar. Beat in 1 egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Combine 1 1/2 cups flour, 1/4 cup cocoa, 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda, and a pinch of salt, stir into creamed mixture until well blended. Fold in chocolate chips. Scoop a small amount of each dough onto a large spoon, drop cookies 2-inches apart onto an unprepared cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Nutrition

    179 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 27mg
    • Sodium: 67mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 24g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 15g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Calcium: 28mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 69mg