Coffee House Cookies (Pampered Chef) ๐ช
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 16 minutes
Total Time: 26 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Description:
These Coffee House Cookies from Pampered Chef are like a party in your mouth, bursting with chocolate, nuts, and chunks of your favorite candy bars! They’re the perfect addition to your holiday cookie tray, ideal for gifting in beautiful baskets, or simply treating yourself anytime you crave a delicious indulgence. ๐
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1 cup chocolate chunks
- 1 cup assorted candy bars (chopped into small pieces)
Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set this bowl aside for now.
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Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter and brown sugar until creamy and smooth.
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Add Egg and Vanilla: To the creamed butter mixture, add the egg and vanilla extract. Beat everything together until well combined and fluffy.
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Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture into the creamed mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms.
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Mix in Pecans and Chocolate Chunks: Gently fold in 2/3 cup of chopped pecans and 2/3 cup of chocolate chunks into the cookie dough. This will add delightful crunch and chocolatey goodness!
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Prepare Candy Bars: Take your assorted candy bars and chop them into small, bite-sized pieces. Set them aside for now.
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Scoop and Flatten Dough: Using a large cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 3 inches apart. These cookies will spread as they bake, so give them some room!
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Flatten and Decorate: Use the palm of your hand to gently flatten each cookie dough scoop. Press a few pieces of pecans, chocolate chunks, and candy bar pieces onto the top of each cookie, pressing them slightly into the dough.
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Bake to Perfection: Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 14-16 minutes, or until the cookies are almost set. The centers should still be slightly soft, so be careful not to overbake. ๐
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Cooling and Enjoying: Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and let them rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Notes: These Coffee House Cookies are especially delicious when made with chocolate candy bars that have nougat and nuts. However, feel free to get creative with your candy choices! Chocolate-covered peppermint patties, chocolate-covered caramels, and chocolate peanut butter cups also make fantastic additions to these delightful treats. ๐ซ๐ฅ
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 381.1
- Fat: 21.7g
- Saturated Fat: 9.8g
- Cholesterol: 38mg
- Sodium: 184.5mg
- Carbohydrates: 43.3g
- Fiber: 2.8g
- Sugar: 27.4g
- Protein: 4.4g
These Coffee House Cookies are a delightful combination of chewy, crunchy, and chocolaty goodness! Whether you’re sharing them with loved ones during the holidays or enjoying them as a special treat, they’re sure to become a favorite in your household. So go ahead, bake up a batch, and savor the irresistible flavors with every bite! ๐๐ช
