Dear readers,
My name is Elad Schneider (24), and I would like to invite you to take part in honoring my fallen childhood friend, Dekel Swissa. We met in first grade and grew up together. He was my neighbor in our moshav in the Jerusalem Hills, and as best friends we shared countless experiences. Throughout every stage of our childhood, we were there for one another. Tragically, he fell in battle on October 7, 2023 near the Gaza border.
His family and I want to keep Dekel’s memory alive, and we would love for you to join us in this tribute by baking and enjoying Dekel’s favorite cookies. You can find the recipe below.
Take a photo with Dekel’s favorite cookies and send it to me along with your family name by February 27th via WhatsApp at +972-52-7222738. We will publish your photos on Instagram.
Enjoy these cookies and simply refer to them as ‘Dekel’.
Recipe for Dekel’s cookies
Ingredients:
Butter or margarine (1 pack, softened) – 200g
White sugar (1 cup) – 200g
Brown sugar (½ cup) – 100g
Eggs – 2
Vanilla extract – 2 teaspoons
Flour – 2.5 cups – 300g
Baking soda – 1 teaspoon
Salt – a pinch
Chocolate chips (1 pack) – 250g
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (medium heat).
- Whish the butter and sugar together until smooth and uniform.
- Add and combine the eggs one at a time.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix until the batter becomes airy.
- Gradually add the flour, salt, and baking soda, mixing well until a homogeneous dough forms.
- Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Use two teaspoons to form small dough balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
Bake, Share & Earn with JLMBox!
Thank you for taking part in this special tribute–and we’d like to give something back!
Here’s how you can participate:
🥮 Bake & Share – Make these delicious cookies, snap a picture, and send it to us via email. You’ll receive a €5 gift voucher for your next purchase at JLMBox!
📸 Post & Tag – Upload your cookie creation to Instagram or Facebook and tag @israelheute, @realisraeltoday, or @JLMBox. As a thank you, you’ll receive a €15 gift voucher for JLMBox!
We can’t wait to see your sweet creations!
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