Cowboy Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 375 F. Combine flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl.
2. 2
   Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until creamy.
3. 3
   Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. 4
   Gradually beat in flour mixture.
5. 5
   Stir in morsels and nuts and oatmeal or rice crispies.
6. 6
   Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets.
7. 7
   Make sure the dough is cold and the cookie sheet cool to the touch!
8. 8
   Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown.
9. 9
   Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.
10. 10
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11. 11
    PAN COOKIE VARIATION: Grease 15 x 10-inch jelly-roll pan.
12. 12
    Prepare dough as above.
13. 13
    Spread into prepared pan.
14. 14
    Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.
15. 15
    Cool in pan on wire rack.
16. 16
    Makes 4 dozen bars.