Maggie's Camper Specials

SUBMITTED BY: MAGGIE MCGUIRE 

"A unique blend of salted peanuts, chocolate chips, espresso and coconut result in a crispy, crunchy cookie. Great for traveling or camping because the cookie maintains is crispness for several days."
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  12 Min
READY IN  27 Min
Original recipe yield 5 dozen cookies

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3 cups old-fashioned oats
  • 1 1/2 cups salted peanuts
  • 1 1/3 cups milk chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup flaked coconut

What to Drink?

Wine Port
Hot Non-Alcoholic Coffee

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and espresso powder. Combine the flour and baking soda; blend into the sugar mixture until just moist. Stir in the oats, peanuts, chocolate chips and coconut until evenly mixed. Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
  3. Bake for 12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the edges are golden. Cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheets before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 4, 2006 by DTSCEP 
I made this recipe over the weekend and baked one batch; I was disappointed that they did seem... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 13, 2003 by HOLLOWAM 
Now this is an chocolate chip oatmeal cookie! Crispy and chewy - just a lovely texture. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 15, 2005 by Lisa B 
Delicious! I substituted pistachios for the peanuts, and I have to say, the salted flavor... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 1, 2006 by CRAZY4SUSHI 
This is a really crispy oatmeal cookie with a good taste, but don't expect to much with the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 2, 2006 by Jessica 
A great cookie!!!! I made them for the holidays, and they were a hit. Yes, they are... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2005 by FRAMBUESA 
These were really good. I had requests to make oatmeal cookies and chocolate chip cookies, so... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 8, 2005 by Cindee C. 
I made these for a family camping trip. They were a hit! Excellent, and not just for camping! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 2, 2003 by SJAYCOX 
I was delighted with these cookies. I did have the instant espresso on hand and it was a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 6, 2008 by bso 
I followed the recipe almost exactly except I toasted the coconut. I chilled the dough as... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 20, 2008 by Jennifer 
These cookies are weird. They spread too much & I can't really tell if they are "done"... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Maggie's Camper Specials

Servings Per Recipe: 60

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 134

  • Total Fat: 6.5g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg
  • Sodium: 89mg
  • Total Carbs: 17.5g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.8g
  • Protein: 2.4g

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