Minnesota's Favorite Cookie

Minnesota's Favorite Cookie
25 min.
48
151kcal

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Welcome to a delightful treat that embodies the heart and soul of Minnesota—Minnesota's Favorite Cookie! This scrumptious dessert is not just a cookie; it's a celebration of flavors that will transport you to the cozy kitchens of the North Star State. With a perfect balance of sweetness and crunch, these cookies are sure to become a staple in your home.

Imagine biting into a warm, chewy cookie packed with rich milk chocolate chips, decadent semisweet chocolate chips, and the delightful crunch of chopped pecans. The addition of toffee bits adds a unique twist, creating a symphony of flavors that dance on your palate. Whether you're hosting a gathering, celebrating a special occasion, or simply indulging in a sweet treat after a long day, these cookies are the perfect companion.

Ready in just 25 minutes and yielding 48 delicious cookies, this recipe is not only quick but also incredibly satisfying. The combination of brown sugar and butter creates a rich, caramel-like flavor that pairs beautifully with the chocolate and nuts. Plus, with only 151 calories per cookie, you can enjoy them guilt-free!

So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to bake a batch of Minnesota's Favorite Cookies. Your friends and family will be begging for the recipe, and you'll be proud to share this delightful taste of the Midwest!

Ingredients

  • teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • 1.5 cups brown sugar 
  • cup butter softened
  •  eggs 
  • 2.5 cups flour all-purpose
  • cup milk chocolate chips 
  • cup pecans chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 cup semi chocolate chips 
  • 0.7 cup toffee chips 
  • teaspoons vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  2. In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Beat in eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
  3. Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture. Stir in the milk chocolate and semisweet chips, toffee bits, and pecans. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto cookie sheets.
  4. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

Calories151kcal
Protein3.43%
Fat50.49%
Carbs46.08%

Properties

Glycemic Index
5.79
Glycemic Load
4.71
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
2.290434807215%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.24mg
Delphinidin
0.17mg
Catechin
0.16mg
Epigallocatechin
0.13mg
Epicatechin
0.02mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.05mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:150.58kcal
7.53%
Fat:8.57g
13.19%
Saturated Fat:4.4g
27.48%
Carbohydrates:17.61g
5.87%
Net Carbohydrates:17.06g
6.21%
Sugar:11.72g
13.03%
Cholesterol:20.52mg
6.84%
Sodium:60.65mg
2.64%
Alcohol:0.06g
100%
Alcohol %:0.23%
100%
Protein:1.31g
2.62%
Manganese:0.18mg
8.84%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.53%
Selenium:3.17µg
4.53%
Folate:13.55µg
3.39%
Vitamin A:168.15IU
3.36%
Copper:0.06mg
3.24%
Iron:0.57mg
3.17%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
2.85%
Phosphorus:26.12mg
2.61%
Vitamin B3:0.44mg
2.2%
Fiber:0.54g
2.18%
Magnesium:8.59mg
2.15%
Calcium:20.31mg
2.03%
Zinc:0.23mg
1.55%
Potassium:52.37mg
1.5%
Vitamin E:0.21mg
1.38%
Vitamin B5:0.1mg
1.01%
Source:Allrecipes