Whenever I used to make cookies, my three boys would always find something they didn’t like about them. After some trial and error, I came up with a cookie they all enjoyed.
—HEIDI CRETENS MILWAUKEE, WI
PREP: 15 MIN. • BAKE: 10 MIN./BATCH • MAKES: ABOUT 7 1/2 DOZEN
2 cups butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup crisp rice cereal
1/2 cup colored sprinkles
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in remaining ingredients.
2. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.