Tuesday, December 24, 2013

Boy Friend Cookies



The Original Boy Friend Cookies
 

1 cup butter, softened (2 sticks)
1 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 1/3 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 ½ c. rolled oats
1 1/2c chopped nuts
1- 6 oz. chocolate chips

 
from Mom's Recipe Box
Directions

1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2.In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugars. Add eggs and vanilla. Combine flour and baking soda; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Fold in chocolate chips and nuts.

3.Drop by tablespoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets.  A small spring-loaded cookie scoop works well. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned.  Cool on wire racks.   from  Mom's Recipe Box

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Other modern recipes use vanilla pudding and six different candy and chips. See recipe below from Pinterest.


  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 cups chocolate chips (1 cup milk choc & 1 cup semisweet)
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter chips
  • 1/2 cup M&M's
  • 1/2 cup Reese's Pieces
Directions

1.Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

2.In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugars. Add pudding mix, eggs and vanilla. Combine flour and baking soda; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Fold in chocolate chips and remaining candy.

3.Drop by tablespoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets. I usually use a small spring-loaded cookie scoop. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned.  Cool on wire racks.