Urban Legend Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
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Urban Legend Chocolate Chip Cookies

By: Rene Kratz 
"You may have heard this story...a woman asks to buy a cookie recipe and is told it will cost 'two-fifty.' She thinks this means $2.50, but then she gets her credit card bill back and finds out it is $250.00. Outraged, she spreads the recipe far and wide to try and get her money's worth. I first heard this story 6 years ago and was given a recipe on a sheet of paper which bore the date '1986.' The supposed originator of the recipe was a well-known cookie company. I have since heard this tale again several times, with the recipe originating from different upscale department stores. True story? Who knows, but it's a darn good cookie. Here's my version."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (521)

What to Drink?
Wine Port
Hot Non-Alcoholic Coffee
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
8 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 5 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 cups rolled oats
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 4 ounces milk chocolate, grated
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Measure oats into a blender or food processor, and then blend to a fine powder. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugars. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. In a separate bowl, mix together flour, oats, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Stir dry ingredients into creamed butter and sugar. Add chocolate chips, grated chocolate, and nuts.
  3. Drop by rounded teaspoons onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 6 to 8 minutes in the preheated oven.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 141 | Total Fat: 7.7g | Cholesterol: 16mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 8, 2005 by SLWDANIELS   view full review
Tip #1: Finely ground oatmeal for a subtle nutty taste and texture. Don't grind if you prefer...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 9, 2007 by ALLY99   view full review
Perfect! A new favorite for my husband and me. He couldn't get enough of them! Here are the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2003 by LISAKP71   view full review
The funny thing is, I don't really like chocolate chip cookies all that much - I just wanted...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2004 by FILROSE   view full review
These are IT!! Absolutely the best chocolate chip cookies. If you don't like your cookie too...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2003 by FinleyMom   view full review
I will not try again. Even with all of the chocolate it is very bland and very dry. Reread the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2004 by FlourGirl   view full review
I left the oats whole, and used chocolate baking chunks instead of the smaller chips, but...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2006 by GRANNYLOOHOO Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I halved the recipe, didn't have any nuts to add (but I would add pecans if I had them), added...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 18, 2006 by cookiequeen   view full review
OK these are five + star cookies as is-I make all the time and people rave about them(minus...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2003 by PUBLIUS   view full review
I got compliments like I couldn't believe from my co-workers after bringing these in these...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by Rebslo   view full review
Excellent cookies! I took them to a party and received many compliments!

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