desperation cookies
I actually got this recipe from a mystery book. It has been a huge hit in my family and my classroom because of the many variations possible. I have done a ton of different combos: cranberries, white morsels, and almonds; milk chocolate, dark chocolate, walnuts; cinnamon morsels, white morsels, and pecans; mint morsels and rice crispies; multiple colored raisins, various chocolate morsels, etc. Almost all combos come out if you give a little thought to flavors and textures. Also, for people who do not like "nuts" of any type; You can replace the 2 cups of "nuts" with rice crispy cereal. It adds bulk but does not alter the flavor much. I have also used a little oatmeal for filler. These are a GREAT pantry clean out cookie after the holidays.
Ingredients For desperation cookies
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1 cup melted butter (2 sticks)
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1½ cups white sugar
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¾ cups brown sugar
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2 teaspoons vanilla
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2 teaspoons baking soda
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1 teaspoon salt
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2 beaten eggs
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2½ cups flour
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1½ cups morsels (any combination)
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2 cups chopped nuts (any combination; includes coconut and dried fruits)
How To Make desperation cookies
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1Preheat oven to 350°. Melt butter (microwave or stove top)
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2In mixing bowl, combine butter, white sugar and brown sugar. Add vanilla, baking soda and salt; combine well. Add eggs, combine completely.
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3Add half the flour (1 ¼ cups); all chips and nuts. Combine. Add the rest of the flour and mix thoroughly.
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4Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets, 12 to a standard sheet (If the dough is too sticky, chill slightly.)
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5Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Let cool on sheet 2 minutes, remove from cookies sheets to wire rack.
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