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Compost Cookies

A Compost cookie's ingredients are a combination of salty snacks and sweet treats. The ingredients are sweet, but the saltiness is balanced out with the salty. The result is a delightful contrast of sweet and salty. The flavor and texture of a compost cookie are unique. Whether you're looking for a savory or sweet treat, the Milk bar's cookies will satisfy your cravings. There's no better time to indulge in your favorite desserts.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 serves
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 32
Ingredients Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 cups AP Flour
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 cup Butter softened
  • 1/2 cup Shortening
  • 1 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 2 Eggs
  • 2 cups Add-Ins* for ex: chocolate chips, nuts, candy, oats, coconut

Method
 

  1. preheat oven to 350 degrees
  2. In a bowl whisk together flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a separate bowl combine butter and shortening. Using an electric mixer, beat with the brown sugar until fluffy and smooth. Add vanilla. Add eggs one at a time.
  4. Add your add-ins and mix.
  5. Divide into 36 portions. Bake for 13- 15 minutes until just slightly browned, turning the cookie sheet at the halfway point. ( I used a large scoop and could fit 8 cookies on my baking sheet.)

Video

Notes

*I used roughly 1/3 cup Coconut, 1/2 cup White Chocolate Chips, 1/3 cup Mini Chocolate Chips, 1/4 cup Pecan Pieces, 1/3 cup Oats and 1/4 cup Crushed Potato Chips.