Monday, February 18, 2013

Pantry Cookies (Oatmeal Chocolate Chip)


I found a recipe on a newspaper clipping in an old cookbook of my Grandma Kelly's. Then I found a similar recipe on-line.  The only difference was in which ingredients from the pantry that were added--raisins, coconut, chocolate chips, etc.  In both recipes, the secret is the rich flavor of the browned butter.  Worth the wait!

Ingredients:

1 cup butter
1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup white granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons water
1 1/2 cups dark chocolate chips
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup sweetened, shredded coconut
3 cups rolled oats

Directions:

  • Heat butter over medium heat; whisk while and melts and keep whisking until brown flecks start to appear in the bottom of the pan; resist the urge to remove from heat until you see the brown flecks.  Remove from heat and allow to cool
  • Combine flour through nutmeg in a large bowl; whisk together.
  • Pour browned butter into large mixing bowl and add sugars. Beat for 2-3 minutes. 
  • Add eggs and vanilla and beat for 2-3 minute more. 
  • Stir flour (with spoon) into butter mixture adding water.
  • Stir in chips, coconut and pecans. Mixture will be stiff.
  • Grease cookie sheets or line with parchment.  Drop large teaspoonfuls 2" apart.  
  • Bake in a 350 degree oven for 9 minutes
  • Allow to cool slightly on pan before transferring to wire rack to cool.
  • Store in airtight container.



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