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Desserts

$250 Cookies

A family favorite preserved from the original recipe book.

Makes112 cookies

Ingredients

  • 2 cups butter
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 cups brown sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 4 cups flour
  • 5 cups oatmeal, blended into powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2/3 cup chocolate chips
  • 1 (8-ounce) Hershey bar, grated
  • 3 cups chopped nuts

Directions

  1. Heat the oven to 375°F.
  2. Cream the butter and both sugars.
  3. Add the eggs and vanilla.
  4. Mix the flour, oatmeal, salt, baking powder, and baking soda; blend into the creamed mixture.
  5. Add the chocolate chips, grated Hershey bar, and nuts.
  6. Roll into balls and place 2 inches apart on a cookie sheet.
  7. Bake for 6 minutes.