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tennessee drop cookies

(2 ratings)
sugarshack avatar
Recipe by
Gail Welch
@sugarshack
Carthage, TX

I was only 11 years old when my mom got this recipe from a church member of ours in Pasadena, TX. It is very similar to the NO BAKE CHOCOLATE OATMEAL COOKIES or BOILED OATMEAL COOKIES. However, it has a few different ingredients and directions and can be made into several variations.

(2 ratings)
yield serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 5 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For tennessee drop cookies

  • 2 c
    sugar
  • 4 Tbsp
    cocoa
  • 1 stick
    butter
  • 1/2 c
    milk
  • 2 c
    oats, quick cooking (1 minute)
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 3/4 c
    pecans, coarsely chopped or any variation below
  • VARIATIONS:
  • 3/4 c
    coconut, flaked or
  • 3/4 c
    raisins or
  • 1/2 c
    pecans & 1/4 cup coconut (combined) or
  • 3/4 c
    any combination of coconut, raisins and pecans or
  • 1/2 c
    peanut butter
  • plain- oatmeal and chocolate-no other additions

How To Make tennessee drop cookies

  • 1
    In heavy 2qt-4qt saucepan, mix sugar, cocoa, butter and milk well. Bring to a boil. Start timing, once the mixture begins to boil. Boil on medium heat for at least 4 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • 2
    Remove from heat, add oatmeal, vanilla and your choice of pecans or variation of other ingredients. (coconut, raisins, coconut/pecans, peanut butter or leave plain)
  • 3
    Stir until well blended and oats all are dark.
  • 4
    Drop QUICKLY by spoonfuls onto wax or parchment paper to set.
  • 5
    Mrs. Bonnie (whose recipe this is) would make 3 separate batches. One with pecans. one with raisins and one with coconut. I started making them with 1/2 pecans and 1/2 coconut. A friend makes them plain- just oatmeal and chocolate.
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