I first tried these fun crispy cookies at a family picnic when I was a child. Packed with oats, cornflakes and coconut, they quickly became a “regular” at our house. Years later, I still make them for my own family.
Cheryl Johnson Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Chocolaty Double Crunchers Recipe
Chocolaty Double Crunchers
½ cup butter, softened
½ cup sugar
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
½ tsp. vanilla
1 cup flour
½ tsp. baking soda
¼ tsp. salt
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1 cup crushed cornflakes
½ cup flaked coconut
Filling: 2 packages (3 oz. each) cream cheese, softened
1 ½ cup confectioners’ sugar
2 cups (12 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the oats, cornflakes and coconut.
Shape into 1 inch balls and place 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets. Flatten with a glass dipped lightly in flour. Bake at 350 F. for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
For filling, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in chocolate. Spread about 1 tablespoon on half of the cookies and top each with another cookie. Store in refrigerator. 2 dozen
(Recipe for Chocolaty Double Crunchers came from tasteofhome.com)
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