TENNESSEE DROP COOKIES

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I was only 11 years old when my mom got this recipe from a church member of ours in Pasadena, TX. It is very similar to the NO BAKE CHOCOLATE OATMEAL COOKIES or BOILED OATMEAL COOKIES. However, it has a few different ingredients and directions and can be made into several variations.

Provided by Gail Welch

Categories     Chocolate

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 c sugar
4 Tbsp cocoa
1 stick butter
1/2 c milk
2 c oats, quick cooking (1 minute)
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 c pecans, coarsely chopped or any variation below
VARIATIONS:
3/4 c coconut, flaked or
3/4 c raisins or
1/2 c pecans & 1/4 cup coconut (combined) or
3/4 c any combination of coconut, raisins and pecans or
1/2 c peanut butter
plain- oatmeal and chocolate-no other additions

Steps:

  • 1. In heavy 2qt-4qt saucepan, mix sugar, cocoa, butter and milk well. Bring to a boil. Start timing, once the mixture begins to boil. Boil on medium heat for at least 4 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • 2. Remove from heat, add oatmeal, vanilla and your choice of pecans or variation of other ingredients. (coconut, raisins, coconut/pecans, peanut butter or leave plain)
  • 3. Stir until well blended and oats all are dark.
  • 4. Drop QUICKLY by spoonfuls onto wax or parchment paper to set.
  • 5. Mrs. Bonnie (whose recipe this is) would make 3 separate batches. One with pecans. one with raisins and one with coconut. I started making them with 1/2 pecans and 1/2 coconut. A friend makes them plain- just oatmeal and chocolate.

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