CHRISTIE COOKIES RECIPES

Steps:

• Place oatmeal in food processor, grind until a fine powder.
• Grate Hershey bar.
• Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt, set aside.
• Cream butter and sugars in large mixer bowl.
• Add eggs, one at a time, then vanilla.
• Slowly mix Hershey bar into sugar mixture.
• Add flour and oatmeal 1 cup at a time, alternating until all is incorporated.
• Stir in Heath Bits, Chocolate Chips, and nuts.
• Roll into to one inch balls, or use cookie scoop. Place on cookie sheet.
• Bake at 375 degrees for 8 minutes. Cookies should still be slightly underdone.
• Move to wax paper lined counter to cool, do not use wire racks.
• VARIATION: Substitute white chocolate chips for chocolate and Macadamia nuts for pecans.
• VARIATION: Omit grated Hershey bar, add one teaspoon cinnamon and substitute raisins for the chocolate chips.

Steps:

• Preheat oven 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• In a small bowl combine flour, baking soda and baking powder and set aside.
• In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light. Beat in the eggs and the vanilla. Gradually mix in the flour then add the cherry mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 10 to 15 minutes.
• Roll small round balls of dough and place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove and let cool.