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My Kids' Favorite Cookies

My Kids' Favorite Cookies
When I made these cookies for my boys while they were growing up, it was a real challenge to keep them away from the kitchen to let these cookies cool. I still make these mouthwatering morsels for my "boys" today. —Ardys Smith, Palo Alto, California
60 ServingsPrep: 15 min. Bake: 10 min./batch

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
  • 1 cup flaked coconut
  • 5 milk chocolate candy bars (1.55 ounces each)

Directions

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat
  • in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt;
  • gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Beat in oats and
  • coconut.
  • Roll into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets;
  • flatten slightly. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until
  • lightly browned.
  • Break each candy bar into 12 pieces; press a chocolate piece into the
  • center of each warm cookie. Remove to wire racks. Yield: 5 dozen.
Editor's Note: This recipe was tested with Hershey’s premier baking pieces.
© Taste of Home 2013

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My Kids' Favorite Cookies (continued)

Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie equals 91 calories, 5 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 12 mg cholesterol, 71 mg sodium, 11 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 1 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fat.
© Taste of Home 2013