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SNOWY MOUNTAIN COOKIES



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I was so excited to bake these with my mom after coming home from studying abroad in Germany. They remind me of the Swabian Alps I could see from my room there. Be careful not to overheat the white chocolate; it'll lose that attractive shine. -Stephanie Bouley, North Smithfield, Rhode Island

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 7 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/4 cups butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 package (10 ounces) miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup finely chopped walnuts, optional
1 package (10 to 12 ounces) white baking chips
White nonpareils

Steps:

  • Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Add chocolate chips and, if desired, walnuts; mix well. Divide dough in half. Shape each into a disk; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate until firm enough to roll, about 30 minutes., Preheat oven to 325°. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-in. triangle-shaped cookie cutter. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake until edges begin to brown, 10-12 minutes. Cool on pans 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., Meanwhile, in a microwave, melt white baking chips; stir until smooth. Dip cookie tops in melted chips; sprinkle with nonpareils. Let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 99 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 56mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

MOUNTAIN COOKIES



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I've been making these deliciously different cookies for about 11 years. My kids especially like the creamy coconut filling. Whenever I take these cookies, people ask for the recipe. You'll be hard-pressed to eat just one! -Jeanne Adams, Richmond, Vermont

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
FILLING:
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
TOPPING:
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons water
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. , Shape into 1-in. balls; place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Make a deep indentation in the center of each cookie. Bake at 350° until the edges just start to brown, 10-12 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. , For the filling, in a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, flour and vanilla until smooth. Add pecans and coconut. Spoon 1/2 teaspoon into each cookie. , For topping, in a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and butter with water; stir until smooth. Stir in sugar. Drizzle over cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 152mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

MOUNTAIN COOKIES



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Make and share this Mountain Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mom2Rose

Categories     Dessert

Time 22m

Yield 48 cookies, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
1/2 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons water
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, cream butter, sugar and vanilla.
  • Combine flour and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well.
  • Shape into 1-in. balls; place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
  • Make a deep indentation in the center of each cookie.
  • Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until the edges just start to brown.
  • Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
  • For the filling, in a large mixing beat cream cheese, sugar, flour and vanilla.
  • Add pecans and coconut; mix well.
  • Spoon 1/2 teaspoon into each cookie.
  • For topping, heat chocolate chips, butter and water in a small saucepan until melted.
  • Stir in sugar.
  • Drizzle over cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.8, Fat 13.2, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 26.8, Sodium 125, Carbohydrate 24.3, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 15, Protein 1.9

MISSISSIPPI MUD COOKIES



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Non-bake cookie with coconut, oats and nuts.

Provided by Wanda Chambers

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     No-Bake Cookie Recipes

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups white sugar
½ cup butter
½ cup milk
3 cups rolled oats
6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup flaked coconut
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Bring sugar, milk and butter to boil. Boil for 2 minutes and remove from heat.
  • Stir in cocoa and vanilla. Stir in remaining ingredients to coat well.
  • Drop onto waxed paper by the tablespoonfuls. Cool and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.2 calories, Carbohydrate 34.2 g, Cholesterol 14.1 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 46.2 mg, Sugar 23.6 g

SIMPLE NO BAKE MOUNTAIN BAR COOKIES



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Make and share this Simple No Bake Mountain Bar Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by DogAndCatDoc

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 60 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup margarine
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup cocoa
3 cups quick-cooking oats (instant oats)
3/4 cup peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Mix first four ingredients in sauce pan.
  • Boil one minute.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Stir in oats.
  • Add remaining ingredients.
  • Drop onto wax paper and let cool.

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