R4L Hot Cocoa Cookies Recipe

You Will Need:

1 stick unsalted butter, softened

1/4 cup sugar

3/4 cup brown sugar

1 egg (2 eggs for gluten free cookies)

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 1/4 cups flour (use rice flour for gluten free cookies)

2 packets R4L Hot Cocoa Mix

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1 cup chocolate chips

How to:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease two cookie sheets, or line them with parchment paper, and set aside.

2. In a bowl, beat the butter and sugars until smooth. Stir in the egg(s), then add vanilla and mix well.

3. In a separate bowl, combine flour, R4L Hot Cocoa Mix, salt, and baking soda.

4. Slowly add the flour to the butter mixture, using a rubber spatula to combine. Fold in chocolate chips. Place dough in the freezer for 20 minutes, or refrigerate for 2 hours.

5. Portion dough into 2-inch balls. Place them 2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheets and flatten slightly. Bake for 10-12 minutes.

6. Remove from oven. Cool on the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a dish or cooling rack.

This recipe yields approximately 2 dozen cookies!

Recipes 4 Learning Transition Program

We are a Long Island-based work transition program helping to develop job skills and training for those who are differently-abled through kitchen and recipe-based experiences, in order to create a brighter future.

We Bake. We Learn. We Grow.

The Recipes 4 Learning Transition Program offers those with autism and other Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (IDD) and Developmental Disabilities (DD) a two-year, non-credited transition program where they can gain job skills, social and daily living skills training. 

Those with IDD/DD, aged 18+ and have completed high school can apply.  Transition planning will be for 4 hours per week. After being interviewed and found eligible, applicants will begin the job skills training to meet the goals for success, as outlined below.

Participants will gain hands-on experience in a caring and engaging environment within the food industry. Participants can expect to be a part of production for a variety of baking-related food product creations, such as the Recipes 4 Learning Ready-to-Make Kits; preparing catering orders; or developing their own recipes!

Recipes 4 Learning is located at the Bellport Outlets: 10 Farber Drive, Ste. 29/30, Bellport, NY 11713 (Across from Home Depot, near pizzeria)

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Program Details

  • Goals for Participants

    • Self advocacy
    • Time management
    • Job readiness, such as filling out a timesheet & requesting time off
    • Socialization & work relationships
    • Proper hygiene and work attire
    • Communication & teamwork
    • Money management
    • On-the-job math and reading skills

  • Job Skills Training

    • Labeling and packaging
    • Production line assembly
    • Baking and food preparation
    • Safe food handling
    • Measuring and weighing ingredients
    • Shipping & prepping deliveries
    • Data Entry
    • Customer service
    • Kitchen safety
    • Cleaning the work environment

Changing Lives

The Recipes 4 Learning Transition Program provides an opportunity to learn critically important work and life skills with a focus on Career Development in the food industry.  

We utilize principles of reinforcement and positive behavior support in order to increase the participants range of skills, social awareness, self-awareness, and confidence. The program currently operates out of our commercial kitchen and production facility at the Bellport Outlets.  

  • 2 year program enrollment
  • 4 hours per week. Sessions run weekly, either two 2-hr sessions, or one 4-hr session based on ability
  • Tuition: $800 per month
  • Up to 12 participants per session
  • Ratio of 3:1 or 4:1, depending on skill level. All staff, volunteers and trainers are screened for criminal background and excluded provider status.

For more information about the program, Contact Us.

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Catering

Recipes 4 Learning offers a variety of delicious desserts and breakfast menu items as part of their catering menu. All recipes are proudly created by our Transition Program participants. Support Recipes 4 Learning by ordering for your next catered event or meeting!

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  • Questions about our Transition Program or how you can partner with Recipes 4 Learning? Feel free to reach out. We love making new friends!
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