Power Cookies: The Ultimate Giant Cookie Delight
Get ready to indulge in the ultimate cookie experience with these Power Cookies—a treat so grand and delicious, they’ve earned their name for being absolutely HUGE! Whether you’re looking to impress a crowd or simply treat yourself to a cookie that’s far beyond ordinary, this recipe, lovingly shared by my friend Barby, will make your baking dreams come true. With each bite, you’ll experience the perfect blend of sweet, chewy, and crunchy in a cookie that’s sure to become a new favorite. Here’s how to make them:
Ingredients
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 2 cups white sugar
- 3/4 cup margarine
- 1 cup Crisco shortening
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 3 cups shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
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Preheat Your Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that your cookies will bake evenly and have the perfect texture.
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Prepare the Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, white sugar, margarine, and Crisco shortening. Use an electric mixer to cream these ingredients together until light and fluffy. This step is crucial as it helps to incorporate air into the dough, giving your cookies their delightful texture. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract until the mixture is well combined.
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Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking soda. This helps to evenly distribute the baking soda and ensures that your cookies will rise properly.
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Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to over-mix, as this can result in tough cookies.
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Add the Fun Stuff: Gently fold in the rolled oats, shredded coconut, and chopped pecans. These ingredients add texture and flavor, making your cookies even more irresistible.
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Shape the Cookies: For each cookie, form clumps of dough about the size of a golf ball. Place them onto your prepared cookie sheets, spacing them about two inches apart. If you have a heaped cookie scoop, this is a great tool to use for portioning the dough. Press the tops of the dough balls flat; the cookies will spread out as they bake but will maintain their thick, hearty shape. Aim for a thickness of about 1/2 inch for optimal baking.
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Bake to Perfection: Bake the cookies on parchment-lined baking sheets for 8 to 16 minutes, depending on your oven and how crispy or soft you like your cookies. Keep a close eye on them—golden edges with a soft center are the ideal texture.
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Cool and Enjoy: Once baked, allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps them set and makes them easier to handle without breaking.
Nutritional Information (Per Cookie)
- Calories: 298.2
- Fat: 18.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 6.8 g
- Cholesterol: 17.6 mg
- Sodium: 195.3 mg
- Carbohydrates: 33.4 g
- Fiber: 2.6 g
- Sugar: 21.8 g
- Protein: 3.4 g
This recipe yields approximately 48 giant cookies, making it perfect for large gatherings or to keep on hand for those cookie cravings. Enjoy the massive size and exceptional flavor of these Power Cookies—once you try them, you’ll never look back at ordinary cookies again! 🌟🍪
