Oreo Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies!

My friend made these and said they are fabulous!

http://picky-palate.com/2011/01/06/oreo-stuffed-chocolate-chip-cookies/

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Healthier Chocolate Chip Bar Cookies

If you're looking for a healthier alternative to a chocolate chip cookie here is a great recipe! (: My kids love these! I got this recipe from Zonya.com which is one of my favorite sites for healthier recipes.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and coat one 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray. You can double the recipe and coat 2 pans with spray if desired.

Mix in a large bowl:
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 tsp. vanilla
4 egg whites

In a separate bowl combine dry ingredients:
1 large pkg. Instant Vanilla pudding (5.1 oz) -OR- Chocolate pudding (5.9 oz)
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder (if possible aluminum free baking powder)
2 cups whole-wheat pastry flour. (I just use the wheat flour that I grind myself)

Add dry ingredient to wet and mix well. Then add:
1 cup oats (quick-cooking or old-fashioned)

Stir in 1/2 bag semi-sweet chocolate chips.

Let dough sit about 10 min. (I never do this b/c I'm not patient.) Place dough in baking dish. It will be sticky. You can lay a sheet of wax paper on top to help press dough out. Remove wax paper.
Bake 25 minutes, or until lightly browned and soft to the touch. They will firm up as they cool. Cut into 24 equal bars. Store in refrigerator of freezer.

Peanut Butter S'more Bars

I know this is not low fat or a dip but we made these tonight and they were a hit. I guess they could be another Super Bowl treat of Valentine's treat. They are also a great way to use the peanut butter cookie mixes we got on sale.


Peanut Butter S'more Bars

1 package Betty Crocker Peanut Butter cookie mix
1 T water
3T cooking oil
1 egg
Mix the cookie mix according to package instructions

3 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
3/4 c milk chocolate chips
2 tsp shortening
1 1/2 c milk chocolate M&M's

Spray a 13" x 9" pan with nonstick spray. Spread mixed peanut butter cookie mix in bottom. Bake at 350' for 16-18 minutes or until lightly browned and edges are firm.
Sprinkle with marshmallows; bake 2-3 minutes longer or until marshmallows are puffy.

In a small microwave safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Sprinkle M&M's over the marshmallow layer; drizzle with melted chocolate. Chill until set before cutting.

Cream Cheese Cookie Dough (for cutouts)

1 8 oz pkg cream cheese, softened
3/4 c. butter, softened
1 c. powdered sugar
2 1/4 c. flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp. vanilla or almond extract

Beat cream cheese, butter, vanilla, and sugar in a large mixing bowl at medium speed until well blended. Add flour and soda; mix well. Chill dough for 30 minutes. Roll out and cut with cookie cutters. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 10-12 minutes at 325 degrees.

Makes 2 dzn cookies.

They stay SOFT forever!

Candy Cane Cookies

• 1 Cup soft shortening (may use 1/2 butter or margarine)
• 1 Cup confectioner's sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 1/2 tsp almond extract
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp red food coloring

Mix shortening, sugar, eggs and flavorings. Mix flour and salt. Stir in. Divide dough in half. Mix 1/2 with red food coloring. Roll into long, thin rolls. Twist with white dough rolled the same way. Shape into candy canes. Put on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 9 minutes in 375 degree oven.

Eerie Eyeball Treats

From www. hersheys.com
Prep Time: 30 min Cook Time: 9 min
Skill Level: Intermediate Intermediate
Ingredients:
* 1/2 cup shortening
* 3/4 cup REESE'S Creamy Peanut Butter
* 1/3 cup granulated sugar
* 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
* 1 egg
* 2 tablespoons milk
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
* 1 teaspoon baking soda
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* Granulated sugar
* About 1 cup vanilla frosting(homemade or ready-to- spread)
* Red and black decorator frosting in tubes
* WHOPPERS Malted Milk Balls

Directions:1. Heat oven to 375? F. Beat shortening and peanut butter in large bowl until well blended. Add 1/3 cup granulated sugar and brown sugar; beat until fluffy. Add egg, milk and vanilla; beat well. Stir together flour, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into peanut butter mixture.2. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll in granulated sugar; place on ungreased cookie sheet.3. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely.4. Frost center of cookie with vanilla frosting to form white portion of eye. Decorate with red and black frostings to form outline of eye and bloodshot markings. Press malted milk ball "iris" into center of eye. About 4 dozen cookies.

Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

Step 1:
Mix the following in a large bowl:
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla

Step 2:
Slowly add the following to the bowl from Step 1, mixing well:
2 cups flour
2 1/2 cups quick oats
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda

Step 3:
Stir in the following:
12 ounces chocolate chips

Cooking Directions:
Spoon 1 inch balls onto a greased cookie sheet. Cook at 375 degrees for 12 minutes.

Peanut Butter Triple Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup extra chunky peanut butter *
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup granulated white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
1/2 cup white chocolate chips
1/2 cup butterscotch chips
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 1/4 cups flour

Method:
Preheat oven to 375 F.
This recipe is best if mixed by hand. Stir together softened butter, peanut butter, and the sugars. Stir in eggs, and vanilla. Add chips and stir.
Combine flour, salt, and baking soda. Stir flour mixture into sugar/butter mixture. Dough may appear slightly crumbly, but will hold its shape when pressed together.
Scoop our walnut size proportions of dough and shape into a ball. Place on un-greased cookie sheet and flatten. Bake 9-12 minutes or until lightly browned on edges. Serve warm with cold milk. Makes about 3 dozen cookies.

*Note: Extra chunky peanut butter may be replaced with creamy peanut butter and 1/2 cup chopped peanuts (or, if preferred, leave the chopped nuts out).

Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 cups oatmeal
1 cup butter softened
1 cup white sugar
1 cup dark brown sugar
1 TBSP vanilla
2 eggs
optional - white chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, or chocolate chips

Directions:
Mix butter and sugars until well blended. Add vanilla and eggs.
Mix in oatmeal.
Combine dry ingredients in a separate bowl, then add to butter mixture. Beat just until mixed.

Drop by tablespoons onto a cookie sheet.
Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden.

This time around, I split the dough into thirds, then rolled the portions into logs (about 2 inches thick) and wrapped them in wax paper. Once the dough was chilled, I sliced the dough into half inch discs, put them on cookie sheet, and baked them.

Honey and Spice Cookies

These are a great Fall cookie!

Cream together:
1 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup shortening-butter or margarine doesn't substitute well in this recipe
1 egg
1/4 cup Honey
Add:
2 1/4 cup flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ginger
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp cloves

Mix all ingredients together. roll into cookie sized balls and smoosh with fork. Bake @ 375 for 7-9 minutes.
Yield: about 2 dozen

Monster Cookies

Cream together:
2 cups sugar
2 cups brown sugar
2 sticks butter

Then add and mix well:
6 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
2 Tbsp. karo syrup
3 1/2 cups peanut butter

then add:
9 cups QUICK oats...(old fashion ones don't work)
4 tsp. baking soda

Stir in 2 cups chocolate chips, 1 cup M&M's and 1 Cup butterschotch chips

Bake @350 for about 8-10 minutes.
Makes 10 Dozen
(I slit recipe in 1/2 when I make it)

Sour Cream- Milk Chocolate Chip Cookies

1 1/2 c. sugar
1/4 margarine or butter , softened
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 c. sour cream
1/4 c. shortening
1 egg
2 1/4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 pckg milk chocolate morsels

Heat oven to 350. Mix sugar, sour cream, maregarine, shortening, vanilla, and egg in large bowl.Stir in flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir in chocolate morsels. Drop dough by rounded and tablesspoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 12 to 14 minutes or until set and just begin to brown. Cool slightly. Remove from cookie sheet. Cool on wire rack. Makes about 3 1/2 dzn cookies.

Peanut Butter Chip Fudge Cookies

1 box chocolate cake mix
1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. oatmeal
2 eggs
1 c. peanut butter chips

Heat oven to 350. Melt butter until soft.Mix in cake mix, oatmeal, and eggs with beaters until cake mix is wet. Add peanut butter chips. Put on spoon sized balls on cookie sheet. Cook for 7-10 minutes. Let them cool.

Oreos

From my friend Jenny:

1/4 c. water
3/4 c. oil
2 devils food cake mixes
4 eggs
1-2 tub sour cream frosting- depending on how much frositng you want in each cookie.

Mix all ingredients together. You might need to add a little flour. Place equal size dough balls onto cookie sheet. Bake at 350 for 8 minues. Cool on Wire racks. Match cookie sized by twos and frost with sour cream frosting. When you frost them, leave the tops of the cookies on the outside.

Cake Mix Chocolate Cookies

1 box Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® devil's food cake mix
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
1/4 cup sugar


1. Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, mix cake mix, oil, vanilla and eggs with spoon until dough forms.
2. Shape dough into 1-inch balls; roll in sugar. On ungreased cookie sheets, place balls about 2 inches apart.
3. Bake 8-10 minutes or until set*. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. Store tightly covered.

*My oven cooks hot, I usually bake them for 8 minutes.

This is a Betty Crocker recipe!

Soft Snickerdoodles

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup margarine
2 large eggs
2 3/4 c flour
2 tsp cream of tartar
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
3 T sugar
4 tsp cinnamon

1. Preheat oven to 350'
2. Mix butter, margarine, 1 1/2 cup sugar and eggs thoroughly in a large bowl.
3. Add flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt.
4. Mix together.
5. Chill dough for 10-15 min in the fridge.
6. Mix remaining cinnamon and sugar in a small bowl.
7. Use a medium sized scoop and to scoop dough into sugar mixture, roll around then
place on cookie sheet. I like to gently press my cookie dough ball to flatten it a little bit.
8. Bake 8 min. The cookie is perfect if it has a hint of light brown on the edges. Adjust the time according to your taste. My oven cooks hot!
9. Remove cookies to cooling rack immediately.
Enjoy!

Easy Peanut Butter Cookies

1 c. Chunky Peanut Butter
1 egg
1 c. sugar
hershey kisses

Mix ingredients. Roll into ball (makes about 30). Cook for 10 minutes at 375 degrees. After removing from oven, place a hershey kiss in the middle.

August's Theme!

Hey Everyone!

By a slim margin, we will be sharing

COOKIE recipes this month!

Can't wait to try your favorite cookie!

Thanks! Leah

Cream Cheese Cookies-UVRMC recipe

These are seriously some of the tastiest cookies I've ever had at the hospital. I was excited when someone had the recipe out at work. ENJOY!

3 3/4 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 c. butter
4 1/2 oz cream cheese- use half of an 8 oz cube and save the other half for the frosting
1 1/2 c. white sugar
1 1/2 egg
1 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice-fresh

Cream: cream cheese and butter, add the sugar. Beat well. Add egg and lemon juice and mix well. Add dry ingredients slowly. Drop with small ice cream scoop on greased cookie sheet.

Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes.

Frosting (MUST HAVE):
6 oz butter
12 oz cream cheese
1 Tbsp lemon juice
3 lbs powdered sugar

Cream together then frost cookies.