Celebrate that Football is Back with Easy Party Pick-Up Dessert
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Hooray football is back! Excitement, anxiety and anticipation fill the air each weekend to watch football games. Whether you are a college or pro football fan, sitting in front of the television – you can guarantee there will be a crowd around the food. The perfect party food feeds a crowd, is good at room temperature and appeals to all ages. To tempt your sweet tooth, German Chocolate Cookies from Holly Clegg’s Too Hot in the Kitchen cookbook are an easy and outstanding pick-up. Made with a coconut, pecans, oatmeal and dark chocolate, these sweet treats will win you over even if your team is losing.
German Chocolate Cookies
Coconut, pecans, oatmeal and dark chocolate in a rich chocolate cookie just about covers my criteria for a bombshell cookie!
Servings3 dozen cookies
Ingredients
2tablespoons
butter
1/4cup
canola oil
3/4cup
light brown sugar
1
egg
1teaspoon
vanilla extract
1teaspoon
coconut extract
1cup
all-purpose flour
1/2teaspoon
baking soda
1/4cup
cocoa
1cup
old-fashioned oatmeal
1/3cup
flaked coconut
1/3cup
chopped pecans
1/3cup
dark chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat oven 350°F. Coat baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
In mixing bowl, beat together butter and oil. Add brown sugar, mixing until creamy. Add egg, vanilla and coconut extract, mixing well.
In small bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and cocoa. Add to creamed mixture, mixing well.
Stir in remaining ingredients. Drop by rounded teaspoons on baking sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes or until edges are just firm.
Recipe Notes
Calories 84 Calories from fat 43% Fat 4g Saturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 8mg Sodium 28mg Carbohydrate 11g Dietary Fiber 1g Sugars 6g Protein 6g Dietary Exchanges: 1 other carbohydrate, 1 fat
Perfect Oktoberfest Theme Menu Dessert
If you are looking to celebrate Oktoberfest then these German Chocolate Cookies with flaked coconut are the dessert for you! Despite its name, German chocolate cake didn’t actually originate in Germany – but shhhhh its still the best sweet treat to add to your Oktoberfest party menu!
Stock Your Kitchen for This Recipe
KitchenAid Artisan Mini Series Tilt-Head Stand Mixer, 3.5 quart, AquaKitchenAid Prep Bowls with Lids, Set of 4, PistachioWilton Perfect Results Cooling Rack, 3 Tier, Non-Stick
Fun Easy Entertaining Cookbook Too Hot in the Kitchen
If you’re looking for easy healthy recipes with some pizzazz, then Too Hot in the Kitchen will be your favorite cookbook. From this delectable sweet treat to easy entertaining ideas, this book guides you through the kitchen.
All recipes have nutritional information and diabetic exchanges. If you like to read cookbooks–the women’s quotes will keep you entertained.
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