My Kids’ Favorite Cookies
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 10 min./batch
YIELD: 5 dozen.
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
Ingredients
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1 cup butter, softened
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1/2 cup sugar
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1/2 cup packed brown sugar
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1 large egg
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
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1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
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5 milk chocolate candy bars (1.55 ounces each)
Directions
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1.
Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Beat in oats and coconut.
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2.
Roll into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets; flatten slightly. Bake until lightly browned, 10-12 minutes.
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3.
Break each candy bar into 12 pieces; press a chocolate piece into the center of each warm cookie. Remove to wire racks.
Nutrition Facts
1 each: 91 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 71mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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