Pebble Cookies

Submitted by Mumpy5

"A chocolate cookie for those who like to sneak some nutrition in when the kids (or husbands!) aren't looking. Brownie-like taste and texture. My grandsons originally called these "mud pies"; the nuts and chips were the "pebbles", and the name evolved from there. This is a tweaked version of an old family recipe. We like it without fruit, but my neighbor swears it's much better with a handful of dried cherries added; she also likes to use part whole wheat flour."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Yields: 70-80 cookies

ingredients

• 1 cup butter (part margarine okay)
• 1 cup honey
• 2 large eggs
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup baking cocoa
• 1 cup quick oats
• 3⁄4 - 1 cup mini chocolate chip

• Optional

• 1⁄3 cup raisins or 1/3 cup other dried fruit
• 1⁄4 cup wheat germ or 1/3-1/2 chopped nuts

directions

1. With mixer, beat butter, honey and eggs till fluffy and light.
2. Gradually add dry ingredients; beat till well blended. Stir in chips and optional ingredients.
3. Drop by rounded teaspoon or small cookie scoop on greased or parchment lined cookie sheets.
4. Bake 12 minutes at 350, till bottoms start to brown; remove to rack to cool.