Candy Bar Cookies

Candy Bar Cookies
by Cocoaphone, Cookie Club Member
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Category: Desserts, Bars-Cookies
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Level: Baking Experience Helpful
Yield: 24 Cookies


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These cookie bars are made with oatmeal, peanut butter, and chocolate chips. The base is salty and sweet, and the topping is very sweet! Not sure why they are called candy bar cookies though. They do not taste like any candy bars we've ever had. Maybe it's because the peanut butter chocolate coating tastes like candy (similar to Reese's), and, they are BAR COOKIES. Put them together and what do you have? Candy Bar Cookies! :o)

Ingredients:

1 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 c. butter, softened
1/2 c. light corn syrup
3 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. salt
4 c. quick-cooking oats
1/2 c. peanut butter
1 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions:

By hand or with electric mixer on medium speed, combine brown sugar and softened butter until fluffy. 

Add corn syrup, vanilla, and salt. Stir in oats. Spread evenly in greased 9x13x2 inch baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. 

Melt peanut butter and chocolate chips over low heat, stirring constantly. 

Editor's Note: We melted the peanut butter and chocolate chips in the microwave, on high for 45 seconds, stirring every 15 seconds. 

Spread over baked cookie layer while still warm. 

Cut into bars, when cool. Makes 2 dozen bars.

Enjoy!

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Gumdrop Cookies

by Betty Webb, Cookie Club Member
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Category: Desserts, Cookies
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Level: Easy to Bake
Yield: 2 1/2 Dozen Cookies


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I am not really an oatmeal cookie fan but I love these cookies. Sometimes I use raisins instead of gumdrops.

Instructions:

Cream together...

1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. white sugar
1/2 c. brown sugar

Add...

1 large egg
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

Beat well.

Stir in...

1 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 c. rolled oats (regular or quick)
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/8 tsp. salt

Then add...

1 6-7 ounce package gumdrops

Drop cookies by spoonful onto a greased baking sheet and bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for about 12 minutes, or until golden brown. 

Editor's Note: Although these cookies might be perfectly fine with raisins... they truly are quite delicious with gumdrops! 

We used a big box of Dots fruit flavored gumdrops (they come in several different flavors).

Recipe edited and photos added by CookieClubRecipes.com
Originally submitted by Betty Webb
Cookbook: 2004 Holiday Cookie Club Recipes, pg. 23

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Caramel Apple Bars

Caramel Apple Bars
by CC, Cookie Club Member
Recipe Courtesy of www.CookieClubRecipes.com

Category: Desserts, Cookies, Bars
Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Level: Baking Experience Helpful
Yield: 24 Bars

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If you like caramel apples you will love these cookie bars! I will break the directions down into steps and give you several tips along the way to help make this an easy process. If serving for a holiday dinner or party, plan on two bars per person. They are too delicious to eat just one.

Ingredients:

1 c. brown sugar, packed
1/2 c. butter, softened
1/4 c. shortening
1 3/4 c. all-purpose flour, (plus 3 T. set aside)
1 1/2 c. quick-cooking oats
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
3 Granny Smith apples
13-14 ounces caramels

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees, or you can wait until you're closer to baking time.

In a mixing bowl, blend together sugar, butter and shortening.

In a separate bowl, mix together 1 3/4 c. flour, oats, salt and baking soda. Add to butter mixture 1/3 at a time, blending well. Reserve 2 c. of combined mixture into a small bowl and set aside.

Press the larger amount of oat mixture into an ungreased 9x13-inch pan.

Chop apples, peeled or unpeeled. 

Note: I chopped the apples earlier so I sprinkled them with lemon juice to prevent browning. I also chose to wash them well and NOT peel them because 2/3 of an apple's fiber is in it's peel.

Toss apples and 3 T. flour; spread over mixture in pan.

Heat caramels over medium-low heat until melted, stirring as needed. Or, melt caramel in the microwave (see "The Best Way to Melt Caramel Candies" below). As soon as caramels are melted and smooth, IMMEDIATELY drizzle evenly over apple layer. Do not pour, but drizzle. If you pour the caramel out too fast, it will be heavier wherever you pour it and there will not be enough to cover all the apples. The caramel rehardens quickly so spreading it out after is not a good option. So, drizzle, drizzle, drizzle!  

The Best Way to Melt Caramel Candies: I found the best (and easiest) way to melt caramel candy is to place the unwrapped pieces in a large glass measuring cup and heat for 1 minute, then stir, heat 1 minute more, then stir, heat another 30 seconds if needed, then stir and use immediately in your recipe (see "How to Clean Melted Caramel" below).

Sprinkle the caramel drizzled apples evenly with reserved oat mixture; press lightly. Bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes or until topping is golden brown. 

Cut into 24 bars, while still warm. Don't worry, they are easy to cut because the caramel is completely melted when hot. If there are any left (after your holiday dinner or party), store in refrigerator. 

Here's a few the next day. They taste like a combination of baked apple crisp and gooey caramel apples. YUM! 

How to Clean Melted Caramel: To clean hardened caramel off measuring cup, fill with water and microwave for 2 minutes. Remove from microwave. With a spoon, scrape sides and stir. If there is still hardened caramel on the glass, microwave for 1 minute more and repeat as needed. Water will quickly become cloudy as caramel dissolves and can then be poured out safely in the sink.



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Originally submitted by CC
Cookbook: 2008 Annual Cookie Club Recipes, pg. 9

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Super Chewy Oatmeal Cookies

Super Chewy Oatmeal Cookies
by Prentices, Cookie Club Member
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Category: Desserts, Cookies
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Level: Easy to Bake
Yield: 3 Dozen Cookies


Ingredients:

1 c. white sugar
 2 c. old-fashioned oats
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 1/2 c. flour
1 egg
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking powder
1 c. butter or margarine, softened

Instructions: 

Cream together butter and sugars. Add egg and vanilla.

Editor's Note: If you forget to set out the butter to soften, you can microwave it for about 20 seconds.

Add dry ingredients, combine well. 

Roll dough into balls or use cookie scoop. Drop onto ungreased baking sheet. 

Press cookies down with a glass dipped in sugar. 

Editor's Note: We added a handful of raisins to the last batch. 

Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Recipe makes about 3 dozen cookies.

Enjoy!

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No Bake Cookies - Recipe 1

No Bake Cookies - Recipe 1
by James, Cookie Club Member
Recipe Courtesy of www.CookieClubRecipes.com


Category: Desserts, Cookies
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Level: Easy to Make
Yield: 2 - 3 Dozen Cookies


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Ingredients:

1/2 c. margarine, or butter
2 c. sugar 
1/4 c. cocoa
1/4 c. chocolate chips
1/2 c. milk
2 tsp. vanilla
1/4 c. peanut butter
3 c. old-fashioned oats

Instructions:

Measure 1/4 c. cocoa first, just because it smells so good! ;o)

In a medium size pot, add sugar, butter, cocoa, chocolate chips, and milk. 

Stir and boil for 3 minutes, over medium-high heat.

Remove from heat, add vanilla. 

Stir in peanut butter and oats. 

Continue stirring till cookie mixture is combined well.

Drop cookies by tablespoon onto wax paper to set.

Hint: If you're in a hurry... slide cookies with wax paper onto a flat tray or baking sheet and place in the fridge to chill. They will set very quickly this way. I'm not sure if you need to store these cookies in the fridge, but we did. They are, um, I mean, they WERE delicious!

Enjoy! 

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Granny's Scrumpdelicious Cookies

Granny's Scrumpdelicious Cookies
by Scarlett of FL, Cookie Club Member
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Category: Desserts, Cookies
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Level: Easy to Bake
Yield:  5 1/2 Dozen Cookies


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I have probably made this recipe a hundred times! Everyone loves these cookies. They are almost like the World’s Best Cookies. My gramma used to make these when we visited and we all thought they were fabulous. These cookies live up to their name!

Editor's Note: These cookies bake up nice and crisp but are still chewy.

Ingredients:

1 c. butter
1 c. oil
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. white sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
3 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cream of tartar
1 c. chocolate chips
1 c. quick-cooking oats
1 c. coconut
1 c. Rice Krispies®
1 c. walnuts or pecans, chopped

Instructions:

Cream together thoroughly the butter, oil, brown sugar, white sugar, egg and vanilla. 

After combining the wet ingredients, in a separate bowl stir together flour, salt, baking soda, and cream of tartar. Incorporate dry ingredients into butter mixture. 

Add remaining ingredients; chocolate chips, oatmeal, coconut, Rice Krispies®, and chopped walnuts or pecans. 

(Editor's Note: We used pecans! :o)

Place large tablespoon-size portions on cookie sheets that have been lightly sprayed with no stick spray. About 8 cookies per baking sheet. 

Bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly brown. This recipe made 5 1/2 dozen cookies.

As of this week, these cookies are our family's favorite Cookie Club Recipe!

Enjoy!

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Oatmeal Raisin Cookies - No Eggs

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies - No Eggs
by Keena Cooper, Cookie Club Member
Recipe Courtesy of www.CookieClubRecipes.com


Category: Desserts, Cookies
Prep Time: 15 Minutes (chill 1 hour)
Level: Easy to Bake
Yield: 3 Dozen Cookies


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Ingredients:

2/3 c. butter, softened
1 1/4 c. granulated sugar
1/2 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cream of tartar
1/2 tsp. salt
2 1/2 c. quick-cooking oats
Raisins

Directions:

Combine all ingredients and mix well. Chill 1 hour. Roll dough into small balls and place on greased cookie sheet. Flatten cookies with bottom of glass dipped in sugar. Bake 9 minutes in 375-degree oven.


Enjoy!

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Crispy Oat Treats Cookies

Crispy Oat Treats Cookies
by LeAnne R., Cookie Club Member
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Category: Desserts, Cookies
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Level: Easy to Bake
Yield: 4 Dozen Cookies


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Ingredients:

1 c. butter or margarine, softened
1 c. granulated sugar
1 c. firmly packed light brown sugar
1 egg
1 c. vegetable oil
1 tsp. vanilla
3 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. old-fashioned oats
1 c. granola type cereal
1 c. shredded coconut
1/2 c. chopped pecans or walnuts

Directions:

In a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer beat margarine till light and fluffy. Gradually add granulated sugar and brown sugar, beating well. Add eggs. Beat well. Add oil and vanilla. Mix. Combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Add to margarine mixture and blend well. Stir in oats, cereal, coconuts and nuts. Shape dough into 1 inch balls and place on ungreased baking sheet. Flatten each ball with the tines of a fork. Bake in a preheated 325 degree oven for 15 minutes. Let cool slightly, then transfer to a cookie rack to cool completely.


Enjoy!

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Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
by Connie, Cookie Club Member
Recipe Courtesy of www.CookieClubRecipes.com


Category: Desserts, Cookies
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Level: Easy to Bake
Yield: 4 Dozen Cookies


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Ingredients:

1/2 c. shortening 
1/2 c. butter
1 c. brown sugar, firmly-packed
1 c. white sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
2 c. old-fashioned oats
1 8-ounce package chocolate bits

Directions:

Cream together shortening, butter, sugars, eggs and vanilla. Sift together flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder and add to creamed mixture. Stir in oatmeal and chocolate bits. Mix well. Drop by teaspoon on a well-greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.


Enjoy!

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No Bake Cookies - Recipe 5

No Bake Cookies - Recipe 5
by Kaitlyn H., Cookie Club Member
Recipe Courtesy of www.CookieClubRecipes.com


Category: Desserts, Cookies
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Level: Easy to Make
Yield: 36 Cookies


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Ingredients:

2 c. sugar
1/2 c. peanut butter
1 stick margarine
2 1/2 c. old-fashioned oats
1/2 c. cocoa
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. milk

Directions:

Bring to boil sugar, margarine, cocoa, and milk. Boil for 2 minutes. Remove from heat; add peanut butter, oatmeal, and vanilla. Drop by tablespoonful onto wax paper. Allow to set until firm.


Enjoy!

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No Bake Cookies - Recipe 2

No Bake Cookies - Recipe 2
by Sherry D., Cookie Club Member
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Category: Desserts, Cookies
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Level: Easy to Make
Yield: 4 Dozen Cookies


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I was going through my book of favorite recipes and ran across this one. I can still remember my daughter and me fixing them when she was still home. I hope you enjoy them as much as our family does.

Ingredients:

2 c. sugar
1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. butter
1/3 c. cocoa
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. peanut butter (I like extra crunchy)
3 c. oats (quick or regular)

Directions:

Combine sugar, milk, butter, cocoa and salt in a heavy 3 quart pot. Stir. Bring to a full boil and boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat. Add vanilla and peanut butter and stir until smooth. Add oatmeal and mix well. Cool slightly until mixture holds shape. Drop by teaspoon onto waxed paper. Cool. 


Enjoy!

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Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

Best Chocolate Chip Cookies
by Mirelle, Cookie Club Member
Recipe Courtesy of www.CookieClubRecipes.com


Category: Desserts, Cookies
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Level: Easy to Bake
Yield: 4 - 5 Dozen Cookies


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Ingredients:

1 c. butter
1 c. sugar
1 c. brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. flour
2 c. blended old-fashioned oats 
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
2 c. chocolate chips

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cream butter and sugars, add eggs and vanilla. In a separate bowl mix together flour, oatmeal, salt, baking powder and soda. Add this to the butter mixture and when blended add the chocolate chips. Roll into balls and place on a cookie sheet. Bake for 10 minutes.


Enjoy!

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World's Best Cookies

World's Best Cookies
by Pegg of AL, Cookie Club Member
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Category: Desserts, Cookies
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Level: Easy to Bake
Yield: 5 Dozen Cookies


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I love to bake and one of my favorite cookie recipes was given to me by my mother who is a great all around cook of everything, they are a flaky, hard to eat just one type cookie. I live in Montana where it is cold, so baking is enjoyable for me. I moved here from Arizona where my husband and I lived for 24 years. The weather is completely different here in Montana than Arizona where I did not have to do much to stay warm, so I am anxious to see what recipes others share. 

Ingredients:

1 c. butter
1 c. oil
1 c. sugar
1 c. brown sugar
1 egg
3 1/2 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
3 tsp. vanilla
1 c. crushed corn flakes
1/2 c. old-fashioned oats
1/2 c. coconut
1/2 to 1 c. chopped nuts

Instructions:

Cream together the butter, oil, sugar, brown sugar and egg. Mix well. Combine the flour, salt and baking soda. Add to creamed mixture along with the vanilla. Add the corn flakes, oatmeal, coconut and chopped nuts. Mix together thoroughly. Roll into small balls and place on ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten balls just slightly. Bake in a 350-degree oven for 10 to 12 minutes. 


Enjoy!

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Real Dad's Cookies

Real Dad's Cookies
by Shirley Shorter, Cookie Club Member
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Category: Desserts, Cookies
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Level: Easy to Bake
Yield: 3 Dozen Cookies


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Ingredients:

1 c. margarine
3/4 c. white sugar
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 egg, well beaten
2 T. molasses
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. flour
1 1/2 c. old-fashioned oats
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. allspice
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 c. medium unsweetened coconut

Directions:

Cream margarine, sugars, molasses, vanilla and egg together. Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, oats and coconut. Mix well. Form into balls and place 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheet. Do not flatten. Bake at 325 until golden brown, 10 - 15 minutes. Do not overbake.


Enjoy!

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Pineapple Bars

Pineapple Bars
by AW, Cookie Club Member
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Category: Desserts, Bars
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Level: Easy to Bake
Yield: 32 Bars


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Ingredients:

20 ounces crushed pineapple
2 c. chopped dates
3 c. old-fashioned oats
1 c. wheat germ
1 c. coconut
1 c. chopped walnuts
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/4 c. orange juice
1/4 c. coconut or other favorite oil

Instructions:

Combine pineapple and dates in a saucepan. Cook on medium heat until thickened. Stir frequently. In a large bowl, mix oats, wheat germ, coconut, walnuts and salt. Stir in orange juice and oil. Press half of the oat mixture in a greased 9x13-inch pan. Spread the pineapple mixture on top and sprinkle on the rest of the oat mixture. Press down lightly. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool and cut into 32 bars.


Enjoy!

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