Totally Terrific Cookies For Todd Recipe

The ultimate Totally Terrific Cookies For Todd are made with a chewy oatmeal base and loaded with semi-sweet chocolate chips, crunchy potato chips, and colorful candy-coated chocolates. This recipe creates a perfectly sweet and salty cookie, packed with amazing texture in every bite. They are a perfect weekend baking project or a special back-to-school surprise, making about 24 cookies that bake quickly without overheating your kitchen.

Totally Terrific Cookies For Todd Ingredients

• 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup candy-coated chocolates (like M&M’s)
• 1 cup plain or lightly salted ruffled potato chips, lightly crushed

How To Make Totally Terrific Cookies For Todd

1. Prepare your oven and pans: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Combine dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, rolled oats, baking soda, and salt. Set this aside.
3. Cream the butter and sugars: In the large bowl of a stand mixer, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
4. Add eggs and vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, then beat in the vanilla extract.
5. Mix in the dry ingredients: With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients. Mix only until the flour is just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
6. Fold in the terrific mix-ins: Using a rubber spatula or wooden spoon, gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, candy-coated chocolates, and the crushed potato chips until they are evenly distributed.
7. Scoop the dough: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie. For best results, chill the scooped dough for 30 minutes to prevent spreading.
8. Bake the cookies: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
9. Cool the cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes. This allows them to firm up. After 5 minutes, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Recipe Tips

• Use Ruffled Potato Chips: For the best crunch, use ruffled or wavy potato chips. Their thicker cut helps them stay crispier and provides a more noticeable salty crunch after baking compared to thin, plain chips.
• Don’t Overmix the Dough: After you add the flour, mix only until you no longer see white streaks. Overmixing develops gluten, which can make your cookies tough and dense instead of soft and chewy.
• Chill the Dough: Chilling the scooped cookie dough for at least 30 minutes before baking is highly recommended. This solidifies the butter and helps the cookies spread less, resulting in thicker, chewier cookies.
• Press Extra Candies on Top: For that beautiful, bakery-style look, gently press a few extra candy-coated chocolates or chocolate chips onto the tops of the dough balls just before you put them in the oven. This makes the fun mix-ins more visible.

What To Serve With Totally Terrific Cookies For Todd

These cookies are a complete treat all on their own and are perfect for snacking. The classic pairing is, of course, a tall, cold glass of milk to balance the wonderful sweet and salty flavors. They are also delicious served slightly warm with a scoop of simple vanilla ice cream to make a fun and messy cookie sundae for an extra special dessert.

How To Store Totally Terrific Cookies For Todd Leftovers

Room Temperature: Store the cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. They are best enjoyed within 3-4 days. Note that the potato chips will lose some of their crunch over time but will still be delicious. Freeze: You can easily freeze the baked cookies or the raw dough. To freeze baked cookies, place them in a freezer-safe container or bag for up to 3 months. To freeze the dough, scoop balls onto a baking sheet, freeze until solid, then transfer to a zip-top bag. You can bake the dough directly from frozen, just add an extra minute or two to the baking time.

Totally Terrific Cookies For Todd Nutrition Facts

• Serving Size: 1 cookie
• Calories: 215 kcal
• Total Fat: 11g
• Saturated Fat: 6g
• Cholesterol: 30mg
• Sodium: 120mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 28g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.5g
• Sugars: 18g
• Protein: 3g

Frequently Asked Questions

• Who is Todd? Todd can be anyone who loves a fantastic, fully-loaded cookie! This recipe was named for a friend who believes a cookie should be an adventure, but you can bake them for any terrific person in your life.
• Do I have to use potato chips in the cookies? The potato chips provide the signature sweet and salty crunch, but you can get creative! Crushed pretzels, toffee bits, or even butterscotch chips would also be delicious substitutes.
• Why did my cookies spread out too much? This is a common issue that can be caused by a few things: your butter may have been too soft or melted, you may not have measured the flour correctly, or the dough was too warm. Chilling the dough before baking is the best way to prevent excess spreading.
• Can I use quick-cooking oats instead of rolled oats? Old-fashioned rolled oats are recommended for this recipe because they provide a distinct chewy texture. Quick-cooking oats are cut finer and will absorb more moisture, resulting in a softer, less chewy cookie.

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