GONE TO HEAVEN COOKIES

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I found this recipe 20 years ago in my mom's recipe box. It was a very old newspaper clipping, but I don't recall her ever making them. I updated it a bit and baked a cookie that my friend named by saying, "Oh, I've died and gone to heaven!"

Provided by Vina7737

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 17m

Yield 6 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup softened butter
3/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
2 -2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup crushed toffee pieces, candy (such as Heath, Skor, etc.)
1 1/2 cups shredded coconut
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • Cream butter until fluffy.
  • Add the sugars slowly and beat well.
  • Add the eggs and vanilla and beat well.
  • On a sheet of waxed paper thoroughly combine the flour, baking powder, soda, and salt.
  • Add to the butter mix, stirring just until blended.
  • Stir in toffee bits, coconut, chips, and pecans.
  • Drop the dough by tablespoons onto ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake 10-12 minutes in a preheated 350 degree oven until lightly brown around the edges.
  • Let them cool on the sheets a bit before removing to wire racks.

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