Marzipan Cookies

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
• 1/3 cup cocoa
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 cup oats
• 1 cup crushed cereal, flakes (i use post bran flakes)
• 1/2 cup shredded coconut
• 1 cup ghiradelli milk chocolate chips
• 3 1/2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt

Recipe

• 1 cream together the butter and sugar.
• 2 add cocoa, egg, oil, and almond, beating well.
• 3 mix in oats, flakes, coconut, and chips.
• 4 stir well.
• 5 blend together flour, baking soda, and salt in separate bowl.
• 6 add to creamed mixture and stir well.
• 7 refrigerate for 15 minutes, if desired, to firm up dough.
• 8 preheat oven to 325-degrees.
• 9 drop rounded tablespoonfulls onto an ungreased cookie sheet about 2-inches apart.
• 10 press down with a fork, dipped in cold water.
• 11 smooth any cracks around the edge with your fingers.
• 12 bake at 325 for 11- 15 minutes.
• 13 you may wish to keep a careful eye on the time, as it depends on how big you make the cookie.
• 14 do not overbake, but these are perfect when slightly underbaked.