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Graham Cracker Monster Cookies


These cookies are similar in taste to the Hello Dollies bar recipe, but are in a cookie form.  Delicious!

1  1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 10 whole crackers, crushed)
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
1 cup flaked coconut

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.  Coat baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray.

In a medium bowl, mix together graham cracker crumbs, flour. and baking powder; set aside.  In a large bowl beat the sweetened condensed milk and softened butter with an electric mixer until smooth.  Add vanilla.  Stir in reserved crumb mixture until smooth.  Add choclate chips, walnuts, and cocnut and stir until mixed in.  Roll dough into 1-1/2-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheets.  Bake 12 to 13 minutes or until lightly browned.  Cool 5 minutes on baking sheets, then move to a wire rack to cool completely!

Makes 3 dozen cookies.

(Source:  "Sweets & Treats with Six Sisters' Stuff--100+ Desserts, Gift Ideas, and Traditions for the Whole Family," pg. 51.)

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