“ FEELING GRATITUDE AND NOT EXPRESSING IT IS LIKE WRAPPING A PRESENT AND NOT GIVING IT.” William Arthur Ward
I cannot be more grateful to Kim (aka the wordpress chick) for her help in setting up this blog. It’s kind of scary to start a blog, knowing as little as I do about computers and computer programs. For me, it was like getting the keys to a beautiful new car and not knowing how to drive! But one very talented, kind and genuine woman got this whole thing rolling for me! And when I asked her about her favorite sweet thing to eat, she told me it was “chewy gooey cookies.” So Kim….
These are for YOU! If I could, I would fly to the west coast and deliver them myself in person….with a huge hug! I cannot be more thankful and appreciative of the work you’ve put into this blog for me and your kindness and patience with my panicky emails! Thank you…thank you….from the bottom of my heart!
I hope everyone will enjoy these just as well. They are loaded with oatmeal, rice krispies, marshmallows and milk chocolate bits…so they don’t get much chewier or more gooey than that! And that drizzle of chocolate marshmallow sauce on the top….MMMMM!
Here we go….
COOKIES:
2 c flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
2 sticks of unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 c granulated sugar
1 c packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 TBSP pure vanilla extract
2 c quick cooking oats
1 1/4 c rice krispies cereal
1 c ghirardelli milk chocolate chips
1 c coarsely chopped pecans
1 c miniature marshmallows
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and baking soda. In the bowl of your electric mixer, beat the butter and both sugars on medium-high speed until fluffy. On medium speed, beat in the eggs, one at a time. Then beat in the vanilla. Add the flour mixture and continue to beat on low speed until combined.
By hand, using a wooden spoon (batter becomes thick!), stir in the oats, cereal, chocolate chips, pecans and marshmallows. Using a small ice cream scoop, drop dough onto prepared baking sheets, about 3 inches apart. (I only baked 8 at a time on one sheet). Bake until golden 10-12 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
TOPPING:
1 c ghirardelli milk chocolate chips
1 c miniature marshmallows
8 tsp half and half (some extra may be needed if sauce gets too thick)
2/3 c finely chopped pecans
Combine the chocolate chips, marshmallows, half and half in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring, until the mixture is smooth, about 5 minutes. Stir in the pecans. Drizzle over the cookies and let them set about 4 hours. (I kept the sauce off the heat between batches and warmed it on the stove again, occasionally adding a little extra half and half to get it to a drizzle consistency).
Enjoy!
Recipe adapted from Food Network Magazine
Mm chocolate chips and pecans are the best combination ever
I agree Adrienne! You should try these! A great chocolate chip cookie! : )
Thanks for passing out the cookies Anne! They were yummy in the tummy! =) I liked the fluffy chewiness of the cookie.
Michelle! Thank you so much! They WERE fluffy chewy! Thanks for being brave enough to taste test them! : )
OMG Anne, will you marry me lol! that way i can have an endless supply of all these goodies. U ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
P.S. you bring the S team joy and love whenever we see you walk in with a box/bag.
Quonnie….you are a DOLL!!! You always have an endless supply of goodies! : )
These cookies look divine! Chocolate, pecans, and marshmallows are a perfect thank you for your friend!
Hi Meghan! The marshmallows actually melted into the cookie while baking so it just gave them a sweet, chewy texture. They turned out pretty well! Thanks for taking the time to comment. (And your cakes are BEAUTIFUL!) : )
What wonderful cookies. This is my first visit to your site, so I’ve spent some time browsing through your earlier entries. I’m so glad I did that. I really love the food and recipes you feature here and I’ll definitely be back. I hope you have a great day. Blessings…Mary
Thank you Mary! So kind of you to say! I am going to check out your site after work! Everything looks so good! Especially the smooshed potatoes! It’s great to connect with so many who have similar passions! : )
These were some of the best cookies that I have ever had.
Thanks Anne!
Jon! Thank you so much for this compliment, for always being brave enough to try my creations and mostly for being supportive and listening to my endless chatter about desserts! You are the best! : )
I saw these over on Tasty Kitchen and had to come check them out! These look incredible and your blog looks great! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for your kind words! You should definitely try them. Enjoying your blog too! : )
Yummy!! Really GOOD!!
Eftychia! Yummy good! Give them a try! : )
These are great. The marshmellows seem to make the cookies a little more chewy and add to the taste. Nice touch.
Thanks! It’s funny, you never saw the marshmallows in the cookie, but you knew they were there! I’m glad you liked them! : )
Made these for my son to take to 3rd grade for his bday. What a hit ! He said everyone loved them and the teachers asked for seconds and the recipe. Thanks for a definite keeper!
Hi Rochelle! These are deceptively good, aren’t they?! I am glad they worked out for you! I’ll be making them again soon, too! Thank you for your nice comments. I really appreciate it! : )