Charlene Patton from the Kansas Soybean Commission stops by the studio to make cookies. But, not in the way you’re thinking: with soy. Our very own Chris Warner made his way to Studio K with Charlene and made two different types of cookies: Oatmeal Spider Cookies and Chocolate “Little” Monster Cookies. Want to know more about the Kansas Soybean Commission? You can check out their website here.
Oatmeal Spider Cookies:
Ingredients needed:
- 1 cup margarine
- 2 cups packed brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups old-fashioned or quick-cooking oatmeal
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup soynut butter
- Red string licorice, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 24 miniature chocolate candies
Baking instructions:
- Combine margarine and brown sugar in a mixing bowl; blend until creamy
- Add eggs and vanilla
- Blend in flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
- Add oatmeal, and mix well
- Drop dough by tablespoon onto an ungreased baking sheet and bake at 350 F for 10-12 minutes until lightly browned
- Let cookies cool on baking sheet for several minutes then remove from baking sheet and place on wire rack.
- Place chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and heat on low setting until melted stirring often.
- Add soynut butter and stir to blend.
- Spread the chocolate mixture on the bottom of the cookie.
- Add four strings of licorice to each side of the cookie.
- Top with a second cookie.
- Attach chocolate candies with a little chocolate mixture.
Chocolate “Little” Monster Cookies:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 cups bran cereal
- ½ cup honey-roasted soy nuts
- 48 miniature candy-coated chocolate candies
Baking instructions:
- Combine butterscotch and semi-sweet chocolate chips in a large skillet.
- Stir over low heat until the chips are melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Add cereal and soynuts; stir to coat the mixture.
- Drop by tablespoon onto waxed paper.
- Immediately add two chocolate candies to each mound for eyes.
- Place in refrigerator to set cookies.
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