Crunchy Chip Cookies are a delightful blend of crispy textures and rich flavors, combining oats, chocolate chips, and optional nuts or noodles for a satisfying bite. This recipe is a nostalgic favorite among home bakers, appreciated for its unique twist and classic cookie base. With margarine as the fat of choice, the cookies stay light and crisp. Ideal for potlucks or afternoon snacks, they bring a little old-school charm to the cookie jar.
Ingredients
- 2 sticks margarine
- 1½ cups brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups sifted flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 cups quick oats
Optional:
- 1 cup nuts (chopped )
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 5 oz chow mein noodles
Instructions
Step 1: Cream Base
- Cream margarine and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Step 2: Add Wet Ingredients
- Beat in eggs and vanilla extract.
Step 3: Combine Dry Ingredients
- Gradually add sifted flour, baking soda, and salt to the mixture. Mix well.
Step 4: Fold in Additions
- Stir in oats, then optionally fold in chopped nuts, chocolate chips, and chow mein noodles.
Step 5: Scoop and Bake
- Drop by teaspoonful onto greased cookie sheets.
- Bake at 325°F for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
Tips
- Substitute margarine with unsalted butter for richer flavor.
- Use dark chocolate chips for a deeper chocolate taste.
- Add shredded coconut for extra texture.
- Replace chow mein noodles with crushed pretzels for a salty crunch.
- Refrigerate dough for 30 minutes before baking for puffier cookies
Nutrition
Calories: 141kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.001gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 94mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 179IUVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg
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