Toffee-Pecan Oatmeal Cookies

Name: Toffee-Pecan Oatmeal Cookies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 dozen.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Desserts, Comfort Food Recipes
Ingredients: 2-1/2 cups old-fashioned oats; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup egg substitute or 2 large eggs, room temperature; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips; 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted; 1/3 cup brickle toffee bits; 2 ounces milk chocolate, grated

Classic oatmeal cookies get a fun flavor twist when studded with toffee, chocolate mini morsels and pecans. They’re outstanding for snacking or for any get-together. —Gloria Bradley, Naperville, IL

Ingredients

2-1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup egg substitute or 2 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted
1/3 cup brickle toffee bits
2 ounces milk chocolate, grated

Directions

Place oats in a food processor. Cover and process to a fine powder; set aside.
In a large bowl, beat butter and sugars until crumbly. Beat in the egg substitute, buttermilk and vanilla.
Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and ground oats; gradually add to butter mixture and mix well. Stir in the chocolate chips, pecans, toffee bits and grated chocolate.
Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks. Store in airtight containers.