Famous Cookies

I came across this recipe a couple years ago. I can't even remember if I made it exactly as I should have, but it was instantly my new favorite. It is essentially a perfect base for any cookie you want to create. I have big plans for this over Christmas - perhaps white chocolate and cranberries? Peppermint candy and chocolate chips? Anything is possible.


I do not know why, but I believe that this is the most vital part of the cookie. The recipe calls for 1 1/4 cup cooking oats that are blended for approx 15 seconds. Please do not skip this step and just put the oats in whole. While I am sure the cookie would bake just fine - I think this could be the secret for the great taste they have.

The recipe calls for chocolate chips and grated chocolate but today I used the last of the Halloween candy (we eat the smarties last) and half a bag of pecans I had in the cupboard. These cookies should be called "Anything but the Kitchen Sink" because any combination of candy or chocolate chip would be marvelous in the simple base. It truly is versatile!

A simple yet extremely tasty cookie!! Be sure to remember to use parchment paper on your baking sheets if you are using a candy coated cookie! It will help them from melting and sticking to the sheet!

Famous Cookies

3/4 cup Hard Margarine (or butter), softened

1/2 cup Brown sugar, packed

1/2 cup Granulated sugar

2 Large eggs

1/2 tsp Vanilla

1 cup All-purpose flour

1 1/4 cup Quick-cooking rolled oats (not instant), processed in blender for 10 to 15 seconds

1/2 tsp Baking powder

1/2 tsp Baking soda

1/4 tsp Salt

1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips

2 Sweet chocolate baking squares (1 oz each), grated

3/4 cup Chopped pecans

Cream margarine and both sugars in large bowl. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla. Mix.

Stir next 5 ingredients together in medium bowl. Add to margarine mixture. Mix well.

Add chocolate chips, grated chocolate and pecans. Mix. Shape into 1 1/4 inch balls or drop by spoonfuls 2 inches apart onto well-greased cookie sheets. Bake in 375 F oven for about 10 minutes until edges are golden. Remove to wire racks to cool. Makes about 5 dozen cookies.

CC