Win, Win, Win...A Taste of New York from Tate's Bake Shop and Their Signature Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

Have you ever wanted to try something so much that it became an obsession? When I heard about Tate's Chocolate Chip Cookies in magazines, newspapers and on television I had to try them. A rich, buttery, crispy chocolate chip cookie is one of my ultimate comfort foods.  Imagine my excitement when I was contacted by Tate's Bake Shop and given the opportunity to share these world class award winning treats with one lucky reader.

You can win a taste of New York by receiving a selection of baked cookies from Tate's Bake Shop as well as your very own copy of their new cookbook to bake your own renditions at home. Ina Garten, the Barefoot Contessa herself, has written the foreword for Kathleens cookbook. I can't wait to try more recipes from this baking-packed cookbook!

Just follow the instructions below. The givaway is open until midnight Sunday, December 12th so get your comments in to receive your package just in time for the holidays!!

I will announce the winner on the Monday.

Bite into a Tate's Bake Shop chocolate chip cookie and you'll quickly realize that butter is the not-so-secret ingredient. The thin, crispy, caramel-tasting treats are the signature product of Kathleen King's Southampton, New York, bakery... and the guilty pleasure of beach-bound Manhattanites, celebrity fans such as Gwyneth Paltrow and Rachael Ray... and cookie lovers around the country.

I love to hear these kind of success strories. Growing up on a Long Island farm, Ms. King began baking when she was "knee high to a grasshopper" and now, some four decades later, sells her confections in 40 States. In Brockville, Ontario there is a bake shop called Tait's that has a loyal following of it's own but Tate's in Southampton is actually named for Kathleen King's father who cultivated potatoes on his local farm. He is not a statuesque man at 4'11" and received the nickname "Little Tater". This was eventually shortened to just "Tate". That's how iconic Tate's (Bake Shop) was born as a tribute to Ms. King's father.

If you're looking for a cookbook to give as a gift this season, one with tried and true baked-good recipes, then the Tate's Bake Shop Cookbook is a good one for the bakers in your life. And the great news is you can save 15% when you order from http://www.tatesbakeshop.com/ by using the discount code "cookie" when you check out between now and December 31. As already mentioned I am looking forward to creating more recipes like Nutella Shortbread Sandwich Cookies, Warm Individual Chocolate Cakes, Mocha Pecan Muffins and Fresh Blueberry and White Chocolate Tart. As quoted from Amazon, "All the recipes in this book should take less time to make than it would to go to a store to buy a commercially prepared baked good," King says. Her fans have come to rely on her standards, and that's what they'll get: Lemon Pound Cake, Raspberry Squares and Old-Fashioned Soft Sugar Cookies are exactly the sort of time-tested delights King's loyal customers clamour for."

1)  To win this giveaway on More Than Burnt Toast browse through Tate's Website and leave a comment telling me which bakery item you would most love to have shipped to your door?

2)  For another entry "Like" Tate's on their Facebook Fan Page and let me know that you have done so by leaving a second comment.

3)  And just for fun leave me a third comment to let me know what new flavour you would love to see Tate's Bake Shop offer to its customers?

**This giveaway is open to readers from both Canada and the United States.

As a special treat here is their recipe for Tate's signature chocolate chip cookies from the cookbook...just in case you don't win.  Remember you can also order from their site in time for the holidays to get your fix too!!

**Tate's Chocolate Chip Cookies**

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup salted butter, 2 sticks
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed
1 teaspoon water
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 large eggs
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

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 Preheat oven to 350°F.

 Grease or line 2-3 cookie sheets with parchment paper.

 In a large bowl, stir together flour, baking soda and salt.

In another large bowl, cream the butter and sugars, then add the water and vanilla. Mix until just combined. Add eggs to the butter mixture and mix them lightly. Stir in the flour mixture. When flour is mixed in, fold in the chocolate chips.

 Drop 2 tablespoonfuls of the cookie dough 2-inches apart onto prepared cookie sheets. Make sure the cookie sheets are well greased. I like to use parchment paper.

 Bake for 12-17 minutes for crispy cookies or until the edges and centers of the cookies are golden brown.  Remove from oven and allow to cool on wire racks.

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