Monday, November 24, 2014

Scrumptious Cookies~








If you are not quite in  "Chrsitmas baking" mode..  make these..
Once you have made them..sit down and have a cup of coffee or tea with them..
And maybe start your list of what to bake ..to offer..to keep..to share..

Nice way to spend a few November minutes warming the cockles of your heart.
I must be a blog taste tester.
I see pretty blogs..their treats..or meals look so appetizing..
they make me want to try them:)
Or some blogs make me want to sit and try painting or crafting :)
What would I do without everyone's inspiration?
Thank you everyone:)♥
These great little oatmeal chocolate chip cookies came from Mel's Kitchen Cafe~She calls them her favorite:)
I have sooo many faves..but I agree..these are on that list:)

La recette~

1 cup oatmeal(not quick)
2 1/4 cup flour
1 tsp baking soda
 1 tsp salt
1 cup butter room temp
 11/4 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
 2 large eggs
1 tbsp vanilla
1 cup coconut
12 ozs semi-sweet chocolate chips (I used milk)

Pre heat oven to 350F
Place first 4 ings in a food processor and pulse until coarse about 30 secs.
In a bowl beat butter   until light in color about 30 secs and sugars   eggs and vanilla.... next add dry ings.. then coconut and choc chips..
Shape into balls place on  cookie sheet (I use parchment or a silicone mat) and..(I flattened mine a bit) ,,bake for 12-13 minutes.
Let the cookies cool slightly place on rack.

Really good!!




57 comments:

  1. How fun to be a blog taste tester! And a blog taste offerer! I've been away from blog land for awhile, but what a pleasure to come back to this happy place, your blog! Here, pouring rain today. (It's not snow!) Wishing you a warm cozy day!

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    1. I hope yu won't take too many vacations from blogging..I have been painting less since you took a break:)

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  2. danke für die wunderschönen bilder und inspirationen!!!
    alles liebe von angie aus deutschland

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  3. I love your coffee server (?) and cups. The cookies look delicious. Isn't it fun to be a blog taster! Everything that I see, I want to make. We are so lucky to have so many talented bloggers out there.

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    1. Yes..and you are one of them..
      It is like having teachers of our favorite subjects at the tip of our fingertips.
      Gifts.

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    2. I meant to say that about you. You are an inspiration Monique.

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  4. I so agree with you, I have a ton of recipes to make! Your cookies look great! Oatmeal cookies are the best and yours sound delicious. I have a cup of coffee beside and I sure could use a couple of your cookies now!

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    1. If only we could just pick out of the screen..of course..who knows what will be able to do in the next decade..
      Hope all is well!

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  5. I almost always have a cup of coffee or tea when I sit down to visit my favorite blogs. I wish I had one of those cookies. I'm about to go out in swirling snow for a haircut. I'm stopping by Starbuck's for a pumpkin spice latte to take with me.

    Best,
    Bonnie

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    1. My daughter and the word loves those lattes:)
      Snow is so early everywhere! We will be moaning by January!
      You are wise to GO get a haircut..sometimes I do it myself..not a good idea:)

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  6. Lovely pictures.any kind of cookie is good at this time of year. But I'm trying to cut down on biscuits & cakes as I have a favorite skirt I like to wear at Christmas it looks good for any occasion, smart or casual with thick tights & boots , and I can't fasten the button :( So a little regime is necessary.

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  7. I do love your cookie recipes. This one looks fantastic. Pinning!

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  8. I'm not baking cookies, but recently discovered an oatmeal cookie that is gluten free, no added sugar, and is only 44 calories per cookie. It's full of fiber too. I was surprised at how tasty they are. I buy them at our local market.
    I can imagine that you need inspiration, Monique. I think of you as the inspirer!
    Stay warm and cozy. I'd love to be sharing one of your cookies with a cup of hot tea.

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  9. Que maravillosas galletas, me encantan. Las tazas y la cafetera son preciosas.
    Besos

    lagalletarota.blogspot.com

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  10. I've taken a break from baking, except of course the pumpkin pie :-) I do enjoy cookies and anything with oats. xo

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  11. These cookies look so delicious!! My family loves oatmeal chocolate chip. Haven't tried it with coconut. Looks so good!
    Your photos make me want to bake everything you make...Happy Monday!
    Hugs,
    Jody

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  12. Bonjour ma chère Nana,

    Une pause café qui me plaît ! Petit noir et une ou plusieurs douceurs !... rien de mieux pour se faire plaisir !

    J'avais manqué ta dernière publication... Cette superbe salade avec les figues et les baies... Hum ! Un véritable régal j'en suis certaine.
    Tes photos sont magnifiques.
    Avec la douceur que nous jouissons en ce moment, je viens encore de déguster les dernière figues de mon arbre ! Elles auraient été parfaites pour une salade !

    Gros bisous ♡

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    1. Malheureusement notre saison de figues est terminée..j'en ferais un festin..tous les jours!

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  13. Those cookies look fabulous Monique. Oh, I could just sit down with one now and enjoy it I am enjoying also your mustachioed lads! How sweet they are! Have not been able to say anything about it on the blog, but my baby is going to Iraq after Christmas. I am quite distressed over it, but what must be must be. Keep him in your happy thoughts please. Thanks so much! Love you! xxoo

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    1. Oh no:(
      I hear you..I would feel the same way...
      I know your prayers will be with him.
      I hope none of the little ones ever have to do something like that.
      I don't sound very patriotic at all.


      Sidebar photos..it was a family mustache day.I bought a package of stick ons..and everyone wore one for some photos..the boys had fun:)

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  14. What a great idea Monique. Bake some delicious oatmeal coconut chocolate chip cookies, sit down and enjoy them and make your plans for Christmas. Who wouldn't enjoy a hot cup of coffee in those adorable cups.
    Sam.

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  15. The cute cups were free many many years ago w/ purchase of cookies..
    Wish they stil did that now..
    The mini espresso maker was bought for short trips..It too so reasonable..
    Sometimes you get lucky.:)

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  16. Sounds like a great cookie! What could be better than coconut, oats and chocolate? Today I was supposed to start the "D" word, but I'm afraid I'm doomed after seeing this. Thank you, Nana - and I love that little espresso gadget!

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    1. Oh..wait for that 4 letter word:)

      Too holidayish right now for you!
      Happy Thanksgiving Katrina.

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  17. i love chocolate chips with oatmeal cookies, yum, and i agree there is so much inspiration out there it is amazing!

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  18. Chocolate chip cookies are my favorite, these look delicious, especially with a nice cup of coffee.

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  19. I haven't made oatmeal cookies in far too long! I do love them and that is a dangerous thing :) I will have to use a visit from Les Boys as an excuse. Haven't started thinking about Christmas baking yet - still have to get through Thanksgiving this week. We have the whole bunch this year. Fun for us. What a charming coffee maker and server!

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    1. Have so much fun!
      They will be in heaven at your home:)

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  20. Your cookies look stunning! and love your coffe cups:)

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  21. How could one not be in the holiday spirit after a visit here? The cookies look fantastic, I always love your choices!

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    1. Remember the cookie gifts? LOL...A lot of thinking:)

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  22. Your oatmeal cookies look delicious, Monique! And those cups! Are adorable are they?

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  23. They are so small:) Maybe 1 inch high by 1.5 across..Cute they are:)

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  24. Where do you find these wonderful things. Hope you have a splendid holiday season (I was going to say Thanksgiving but you are in Canada so yours is long over!).

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    1. They were free:) With a cookie purchase one year in a local grocery store:)
      Happy Thanksgiving to you:)

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  25. Magnifique post ! belle recette et surtout bonne recette !
    Cath.

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  26. Those espresso cups are darling. Love oatmeal cookies. Last thanksgiving weekend Mom & I baked Christmas cookies. I will miss having her this year (she is with my sister) but I should bake on my own! I'm spoiled by all of the great bakeries nearby. Love all the bloggers that gather here. I've book marked so many.

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    1. Sorry you don't have your mom with you tomorrow..Next year?
      These are good and easy:-)

      I just love to bake and cook...
      Since I stopped working..I have so much more time to do so..
      Happy Thanksgiving Gail!

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  27. Mad for the figurative cups!!
    who? what? where? when?
    You have such a good eye!

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  28. A few years back.. with Jules Destrooper cookies :) I have 2 little sets.
    I miss those sweet freebies once in a while:)

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  29. Mon the kids look a bit like J...don't you think?♥♡♥

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  30. Nothing better than oatmeal cookies. Love the photos of the boys.

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  31. What fun little espresso cups. A little cup with one of those cookies would be a nice afternoon pickup.

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  32. Beautiful seaside and fabulous bread! I really love your coffee machine. I used to have one like this one...

    Cheers,

    Rosa

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