I have been married to a wonderful Christian man since 1976. The Lord has blessed us with two daughters and two sons. I consider each day the Lord gives me on the earth yet another chance to serve Him.

Tuesday, April 14, 2020

Mounds Chocolate Chip Crunch Cookies

This is cookie has some crunch in it due to the Oreos chopped up in them.    You can use any sandwich cookie.



MOUNDS CHOCOLATE CHIP CRUNCH COOKIES
(makes 2 dozen)

Ingredients:
*3/4 cup butter, softened
*1/3 cup shortening
*1 cup granulated sugar
*2/3 cup light brown sugar
*2 large eggs
*1 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
*2 cups all-purpose flour
*2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa
*1 teaspoon baking soda
*1/2 teaspoon salt
*16 oreo  sandwich cookies (I use chocolate), coarsely chopped
*3 (1.75) or 6 (snack  ) size Mounds bars, chilled and chopped
*1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
*1 cup milk chocolate chips

Directions:
~Beat butter and shortening until creamy.
~Gradually add in granulated and brown sugars, until light and fluffy.
~Beat in eggs one at a time.
~Beat in vanilla until mixed.
~Add in flour, unsweetened cocoa, baking soda and salt, and then mix until mixed.
~Stir in chopped sandwich cookies and chopped mounds bars.
~Chill for 1 hour.
~Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
~Using a cookie scoop, drop on baking sheet spacing about 2 inches apart.
~Bake for 10-11 minutes (will be barely set).
~Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes.
~Transfer onto cooling racks until completely cooled.