07 August 2006

Death by Chocolate Cookies

Here's a crazy recipe I fixed for a sister in our ward for her birthday. Ultimate chocolaty-ness.



Death by Chocolate Cookies

1 stick light butter, softened
1 stick reg butter, softened
Just under 1 c turbinado sugar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla
3/4 c whole wheat pastry flour
1/4 c cocoa
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
dash nutmeg
3 c oatmeal
1/2 c slivered almonds, toasted
1/2 c dried cranberries or cherries
12 oz bag of semi-sweet chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Cream butter and sugar in large bowl. Add vanilla and egg, mix to combine.
In another bowl combine flour, cocoa, baking soda, and spices.
Add to creamed mixture, mix well. Stir in oatmeal.
Fold in almonds, cranberries, and choc.
Drop by spoonfuls onto cookie sheets,bake for 8-9 min.
Makes about 3 dozen large cookies.

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