Best 4 Minnesotas Favorite Cookies Recipes

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In the heart of the North Star State, where the aroma of fresh-baked treats fills the air, lies a culinary treasure that has captured the hearts and taste buds of Minnesotans for generations: Minnesota's favorite cookies. These delectable morsels, cherished as symbols of the state's rich heritage and love for all things sweet, come in a delightful array of flavors and textures, each with its own unique story to tell. From the classic chocolate chip cookie, with its irresistible combination of crisp edges and gooey center, to the comforting embrace of an oatmeal raisin cookie, the realm of Minnesota's favorite cookies is a testament to the creativity and passion of the state's culinary artisans.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

MINNESOTA'S FAVORITE COOKIES



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I just made these and all I can say is "wow"! I had this recipe written down in my "recipes to try". This version is a little different, it is made with white chocolate chips instead! Soooo good!

Provided by Andeey

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 25m

Yield 48 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
2/3 cup English toffee bits
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease cookie sheets.
  • In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Beat in eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
  • Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture.
  • Stir in the semisweet chocolate and white chocolate chips, toffee bits, and pecans.
  • Drop by tablespoonfuls onto cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

MINNESOTA'S FAVORITE COOKIES



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I found this recipe on Allrecipes.com. It is a copy cat of the Minnesota Munchers that won Taste of Homes cookie contest. These are so incredibly good, there is no way you can eat just 1.

Provided by jb41848

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 25m

Yield 48 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk chocolate chips
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
2/3 cup English toffee bits
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees (175 degrees C).
  • Grease cookie sheets.
  • In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar.
  • Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
  • Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture.
  • Stir in the milk chocolate chips, and semi-sweet chocolate chips, toffee bits and pecans.
  • Drop by tablespoonfuls onto the greased cookie sheets.
  • Bake 10-12 minutes in the preheated oven.
  • Allow to cool on the baking sheet before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

THE BEST M&M COOKIES



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We took our favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe and increased the brown sugar to make these cookies extra moist and chewy. Then we super-sized them -- the better to get in more of our favorite candy-coated chocolates. Save some extra candy for topping each cookie before baking. The result, cookies that look just as good as they taste!

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 2h20m

Yield about 24 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (see Cook's Note)
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 1/2 sticks (1 1/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened
1 3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs, at room temperature
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 cups candy-coated chocolates, such as M&M's

Steps:

  • Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt into a large bowl.
  • Beat the butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar in a bowl with a mixer on medium-high speed until pale and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Beat in the eggs one at a time until smooth, then beat in the vanilla. Reduce the mixer speed to low. Add the flour mixture and beat until combined. Reserve 1/4 cup of the chocolates, then stir in the remaining 1 3/4 cups of chocolates by hand. Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the dough and refrigerate until chilled through, about 1 hour.
  • Arrange the racks in the upper and lower third of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Roll the dough into 24 balls, each about 3 tablespoons (alternatively, use a #20 large cookie scoop). Place 6 dough balls on each of the prepared baking sheets; stud the top of each dough ball with some of the reserved chocolates. Bake 2 trays at a time until the cookies are golden around the edges but still soft in the middle, rotating the trays halfway through, 15 to 18 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool 10 minutes on the baking sheets, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely. Repeat with the remaining dough and chocolates.

MINNESOTA'S FAVORITE COOKIE



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A luscious brown sugar butter cookie with two kinds of chocolate chips and toffee bits. Yummy!

Provided by CLOGGER

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 25m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter, softened
1 ½ cups brown sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup milk chocolate chips
½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
⅔ cup toffee baking bits
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  • In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Beat in eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture. Stir in the milk chocolate and semisweet chips, toffee bits, and pecans. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140.2 calories, Carbohydrate 14.9 g, Cholesterol 21.8 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 76.2 mg, Sugar 7.4 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality butter. This will make your cookies more flavorful and tender.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help to incorporate air into the dough, making your cookies light and airy.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make your cookies tough.
  • Chill the dough before baking. This will help to prevent the cookies from spreading too much in the oven.
  • Bake the cookies at the correct temperature. If the oven is too hot, the cookies will brown too quickly and may burn. If the oven is too cool, the cookies will not cook through.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before storing them. This will help to prevent them from becoming too soft.

Conclusion:

Minnesota's favorite cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. With a variety of recipes to choose from, there's sure to be a cookie that everyone will enjoy. Whether you like them chewy, crispy, or somewhere in between, you're sure to find a recipe that you'll love. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give one of these Minnesota favorites a try!

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