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Great gifts for giving
The perfect addition to any gift basket
Great idea for the holidays or any special occasion
~ Chocolate Coma Cookies ~
1 cup slivered almonds
4 oz bittersweet chocolate
1 cup dried cherries
12 oz semisweet chocolate chips
2 cups rolled oats
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 t baking powder
1 t baking soda
1/2 t salt
1/2 lb unsalted butter, softened
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 t vanilla extract
Preheat oven to 350F.
Grease or parchment paper line cookie sheets. In a nonstick
pan, toast almonds over medium-low heat, stirring constantly
for about 5 to 10 minutes, until they have just begun to turn
brown and emit a nutty aroma. Turn out onto a plate to cool.
Chop the chocolate bar into small chunks, no larger than large
chocolate chips, and set aside. In a large bowl, combine
cherries, chocolate chips and oats and set aside. Sift together
flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt and set aside. In a
large mixing bowl, beat the butter until light and fluffy, about
3-4 minutes. Add sugars and beat the butter until creamy. Add
the eggs and vanilla. Beat the mixture until well combined, about
a minute. Add the dry ingredients to the mixture and beat at low
speed until well-combined, less than a minute. Add the cherry
chocolate chip-oats mixture, and then the chopped chocolate pieces
and nuts. Using a sturdy wooden spoon, mix well by hand, until
all the ingredients are thoroughly incorporated. Drop by rounded
tablespoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets. Bake for 12 - 14
minutes, or until the cookies have set and are slightly flattened
and light brown. cool on sheets for 2 minutes, then transfer to
racks to cool completely. Makes 6-7 dozen cookies
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For gift giving package cookies in a decorative cellophane bag.
Place bag of cookies in a napkin lined wire basket. Add several
different coffees, coffee mugs, and napkins to basket. Embellish
basket with ribbon, ornament, and gift tag.
