Cookie! Cookie! Cookie! Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Make 3 different kinds of cookies from the same dough. Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, Dark Chocolate Coconut Cups and Peanut Butter Drops.

• For the base cookie dough:
  • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 sticks (12 Tablespoons) butter, softened
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
• For Oatmeal Raisin Cookies:
  • 1 bag MILKY WAY® Brand Minis Bars
  • 1 bag M&M’S® BRAND Milk Chocolate Candies For the Holidays
  • 2 cups Old Fashioned oats
  • 3/4 cup golden raisins
  • 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 can (16 ounces) cream cheese frosting
  • Aluminum Foil
  • Jellyroll pan (10x15 1/2 inch)
  • Fork

1. For base cookie dough:

   • Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt, then set aside. Cream butter and sugar for about 3 minutes. Combine butter and sugar mixture with flour. Add eggs, one at a time, blending well after each addition.
2. For Oatmeal Raisin Cookies:

   • Take base cookie dough and stir in oats, raisins, cinnamon and 2 cups chopped MILKY WAY® Brand Minis until blended. Spread the batter evenly in a greased and foil lined jellyroll pan. Bake in a preheated 375-degree oven for approximately 15 to 20 minutes. Cool completely.
   • Cover cookie with cream cheese frosting. Use fork tines to create a wavy line in the icing. Cut into 1 1/2 x 3- inch rectangles. Decorate top with holiday M&M’s.

Makes 3 dozen cookies.