FOOTHILL HOUSE SWEET DREAM COOKIES

Foothill House Sweet Dream Cookies image

Provided by E R

Categories Cookies

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 c unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 c packed light brown sugar
1 egg, room temperature
1 tsp vanilla
2 c unbleached all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp salt
1 pkg (12 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 c chopped walnuts
1 c powdered sugar

Steps:

1. Using mixer, cream butter. Beat in brown sugar, egg and vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger and salt. Blend into butter mixture. Fold in chocolate chips and nuts. Refrigerate until firm. (Can be prepared a day ahead.)
2. Preheat oven to 375. Lightly grease baking sheets. Break off small pieces of dough, roll into 1-inch rounds. Dredge in powdered sugar.
3. Arrange on cookie sheet, spacing at least 2 inches apart. Bake 10 minutes. Let cool at least 5 minutes on sheets. Transfer to racks and cool. Store in airtight container.