I've made these cookies about 3 times and they're great, however I'm only giving it 4 stars because the directions could be better. For example: - it doesn't say when to put in the vanilla extract. - it doesn't say whether to put the chocolate chips in w/ the dry ingredients or wet ingredients - the ingredients should be listed in the order they're used - the butter should be softened before using. Suggestions: Step 2 onward should read something like: Step 2: Combine dry ingredients: flour, cocoa powder & baking soda. Step 3: In a separate bowl mix the wet ingredients by creaming sugars, eggs & softened butter. Step 4: Mix the vanilla extra & chocolate chips into the wet ingredients. Step 5: Sift dry ingredients into wet ingredients and mix well. Step 6: Drop by teaspoon onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 9 to 12 minutes.

Reviewed On: Sep. 30, 2009

I've made this recipe twice; it tastes great, but I'm only giving it four stars because it makes too much dressing. The second time I made it, I also shredded a couple of carrots and two red bell peppers to balance the amount of dressing versus the vegetables. I'll be making it again, though.

Reviewed On: Sep. 21, 2009

I didn't have elbow macaroni, but used orzo instead and it worked just fine. This was easy and a crowd pleaser

Reviewed On: Sep. 1, 2009