TOFFEE-PECAN OATMEAL COOKIES

Toffee-Pecan Oatmeal Cookies image

Classic oatmeal cookies get a fun flavor twist when studded with toffee, chocolate mini morsels and pecans. They're outstanding for snacking or for any get-together. -Gloria Bradley, Naperville, IL

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2-1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup egg substitute or 2 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted
1/3 cup brickle toffee bits
2 ounces milk chocolate, grated

Steps:

Place oats in a food processor. Cover and process to a fine powder; set aside., In a large bowl, beat butter and sugars until crumbly. Beat in the egg substitute, buttermilk and vanilla., Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and ground oats; gradually add to butter mixture and mix well. Stir in the chocolate chips, pecans, toffee bits and grated chocolate., Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 62mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.