Crispy Salted Butterscotch Oatmeal Cookies
Wednesday, March 3, 2010 6:45 PM
I'm not a fan of salt--in fact, if I could take salt out of everything I eat, I would. However, there is only one way I do like salt, and that's with something sweet. I'm that person who dumps a pack of Junior Mints into her popcorn (don't knock it until you've tried it). I love chocolate-dipped pretzels and I eat cake and ice cream with a side of potato chips. This recipe is just right up my aisle, and if you're anything like me, it'll be perfect for you as well.
Also, another note: the original post suggested that if you're not a fan of butterscotch (although who doesn't like butterscotch!?) you can substitute them for dark chocolate.
1 c butter, softened
1 c brown sugar
1/4 c milk
1 t vanilla
1 3/4 c all-purpose flour
1/2 t baking soda
1/2 t salt
2 c oats
1 1/2 c butterscotch chips
1/2 c flaked unsweetened coconut
flaky sea salt
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine flour, baking soda, and the 1st salt measurement in a medium bowl.
1 c brown sugar
1/4 c milk
1 t vanilla
1 3/4 c all-purpose flour
1/2 t baking soda
1/2 t salt
2 c oats
1 1/2 c butterscotch chips
1/2 c flaked unsweetened coconut
flaky sea salt
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine flour, baking soda, and the 1st salt measurement in a medium bowl.
2. In another bowl, beat together butter and sugar until fluffy. Add in milk and vanilla until combined. Slowly add in flour mixture and mix until just blended. Add in oats, butterscotch chips and coconut until incorporated.
3. Spoon up a large tablespoon of dough and drop it onto a cookie sheet leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie. Slightly press down on each lump to slightly flatten and sprinkle a flake or two of salt on each cookie. Bake for 12 - 14 minutes, or until cookies are golden brown. Transfer to wire rack to cool. Makes 24 - 30 cookies.Labels: food
0 commentsAdventures in browsing Martha Stewart's website
Monday, March 1, 2010 7:03 PM
I always love to find new ideas and my latest is to venture into cooking. I am mediocre when it comes to cooking--I can actually fix a meal, but I'm no Julia Child.
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However, in a section of her website, Martha Stewart gives recipes for food associated with movies. What's a better marriage than food and film? Here are some of my favorites:
Ratatouille - I'm not a fan of any kind of stew or soup...and when I say I'm not a fan, I mean it's the bane of my existence. However, this "peasant's dish" is quite delicious, and actually pretty easy to make. Sit down with a bowl and watch Remy in his quest to become a chef.
Lady and the Tramp Spaghetti - Probably one of the most famous (and cutest) food-in-film scenes is from the Disney classic, Lady and the Tramp. The recipe is decent, but if you're in a rush, I'd suggest just buying pre-cooked meatballs at your local grocery store. It's not as fresh (and delicious), but it gets the job done. Also, the pork can be substituted with beef.
Chocolat Spiced Hot Dark Chocolate - This movie is delicious, and this recipe is just as spicy and sweet as Juliette Binoche and Johnny Depp's performances. Most wouldn't think of adding cayenne pepper to hot chocolate, but mixed with cinnamon and dark chocolate it's incredible.
Kramer vs. Kramer French Toast - I can honestly say I was practically salivating just while reading this recipe. I love french toast, about as much as I love movies. It's easy and rather quick. My suggestion is to use 1-day-old sourdough bread--sourdough is not only thick enough and yummy enough, it's also one of the breads highest in fiber.
There are more recipes here. Hope you enjoy!