Deana's Decadent Delights

By deanarrca

The Best Cookies You've Ever Tasted. Ok I am a bit biased but they are really good. Great as Gifts. I serve them at Christmas Time.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups walnut halves
• 1 1/2 cups raisins
• 1 1/2 cups unsweetened granola mix
• 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
• 6 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup dark brown sugar
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup unsalted butter, cut in pats
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Details

Servings 48

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to moderate 375 degrees. Toast walnuts on cookie sheet in preheating oven, stirring about 7 minutes until lightly browned. Cool COMPLETELY.

2. Toss together raisins, granola, oats, and chocolate chips in large bowl.
Add COOLED walnuts and set aside. (If the walnuts are not completely cooled, you'll melt the chocolate chips and end up with a chocolate blob mess. I've done this before so trust me on this one.)
Sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt into small bowl. Whisk together to combine thoroughly. Set flour mixture aside also.

3. Place brown and granulated sugars in food processor. (Or blend real well together by hand) Whirl untill blended. Add butter. Whirl untill smooth and creamy. Add eggs and vanilla. Whirl to combine.

4. Add flour mixture. Pulse in just untill incorporated. Scrape into granola mixture; combine with a wooden spoon.

5. Shape dough into balls with hands, using 2 level measuring tablespoonfuls for each cookie. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.

6. Bake in preheated moderate oven 375 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes or untill golden. Cookies should be very soft when pressed, although edges will be set. Cool cookies on sheets a few minutes untill firm enough to transfer to wire racks to cool completely. Store airtight at room temperature for several weeks