Holiday Tasting Party Recipes

RECIPE NAME: COWBOY COOKIES

INGREDIENTS:
1 Cup of butter, melted
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 package (12 oz) semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup chopped pecans

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Preheat over to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugars until creamy.
Add eggs and vanilla, beat until smooth. In a small bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture, stir until a soft dough forms. Stir in oats, chocolate chips, and pecans. Drop teaspoons of dough 2 inches apart on lightly greased greased baking sheet. Bake 9-11 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool. Store in an airtight container.
Yield: About 51/2 dozen cookies.

MY NAME: Kim Hope