Dianna Mattson’s Special Recipe
Even though Dianna Mattson makes these scrumptious cookies for family and special friends during the holidays, they are great year-round. Check out the ever-expanding Dickens Station Cookbook at DickensStation.com.
Ingredients:
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 cup butter (2 sticks)
¾ cup granulated sugar
¾ cup brown sugar (packed)
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 large eggs
3 cups white chocolate chips, dried cranberries (chopped), and pecans (chopped). (Proportioned to taste. We use 1 cup of each.)
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 375°F
In a small bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt.
In a large mixing bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until creamy.
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Beat in the flour mixture gradually.
Stir in 1 cup each (or adjust to taste) white chocolate chips, dried cranberries (chopped), and chopped pecans.
Chill the dough for 5 minutes before scooping.
Drop onto parchment-covered baking sheets with a cookie scoop approx. 1 ½ inches apart.
Using a square of parchment, flatten dough balls with fingers to cookie-sized disks.
Chill again for 5 minutes on a cookie sheet.
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.
Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes, remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
Makes about 5 dozen cookies.
Credits:
Inspired by the Original Nestle Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe on the back of the Semi-Sweet Morsels bag.
Ben Waggoner says:
The sound really good! Any cookie with pecans is a good cookie, in my book. In your book, technically, I suppose. Still, I’m in favor!
Donald Jay says:
Thanks, Ben. I’ll bring you some the next time I bake them.
Dianna Kelly says:
Yum! Can’t wait to try this!
Donald Jay says:
Sorry for the delayed reply, Dianna. For some reason, I didn’t receive notice of your comment. These cookies have turned out to be one of Linda’s and my favorites.
Lori Lee Palmer says:
The cookies sound delicious! I look forward to trying the recipe.
Donald Jay says:
Sorry for the delayed reply, Lori. For some reason, I didn’t receive notice of your comment. These cookies surprised us with their richness and flavor.