OK, even solo people need cookies too. In fact, it's a really great way to build community, by sharing the extra with neighbors and others. Every so often I get the craving and bake a batch of chocolaty sugary goodness. I like to make the cookies on the large side and use a scoop to dish the dough onto the cookie sheet in approximately equal amounts.
Yes, I admit that some of the dough never makes it to the oven. I just consider them pre-baked cookies. Yum!
ingredients...
1 cup butter, two sticks, softened
1 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
2 tablespoons half and half (milk will do)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 c oatmeal, uncooked
2 cups of dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips (I like the big Ghiradelli ones)
1 cup walnut or pecan pieces
1/2 cup coconut (regular sweetened shreds in a bag)
Preheat oven to 375F
Beat the butter and sugars together until creamy
Add eggs, half and half, vanilla, mix well.
In a separate bowl mix flour, coconut, soda, salt, then add to butter mixture.
Lastly, stir in nuts and chocolate chips.
Bake spoon or scoopfuls on baking sheet for 10-15 minutes. I find they usually take about 13 minutes, but then I like them chewy in the center.
Remove from sheet to a rack to cool.
If you can keep yourself from eating them like a mad person, they keep quite well in a plastic bag. My best solution is to enjoy baking them, eat a few and bag up a half dozen per neighbor and spread the calories around. It takes temptation out of the house, and spreads goodwill. Win/win as they say.
If anyone else has their favorite cookie recipes or experiences to share.....please do. I hope to have a reader recipe column soon. Until then..the comment boxes work well.
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