I Want to Marry You Cookies
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Servings
36 cookies
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Calories
189 kcal
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Course
Dessert, Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
I Want to Marry You Cookies
Description
The "I Want to Marry You Cookies" recipe features a rich dough made by melting butter and combining it with a mix of brown and granulated sugars. Rolled oats and a blend of white chocolate chips, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and toasted pecans are folded in to provide a mixture of textures and flavors. The cookies are formed into balls, chilled to help retain shape during baking, and baked at 325˚F until golden brown. The chilling step ensures a chewy interior with a crisp edge. Adding extra chips and nuts on top before baking enhances both appearance and taste.
The flavor profile balances the sweetness of two types of chocolate with the nuttiness of pecans and warm cinnamon spice. This combination offers a satisfying bite that is richer than a plain chocolate chip cookie. The oats add a hearty texture, making these cookies more substantial.
They are suitable for sharing at gatherings or as special homemade gifts. The recipe’s chilling stages support consistent shape and improve overall texture, making it manageable for preparation ahead of time.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- 1 ¼ cups light brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup uncooked rolled or old fashioned oats - not quick oats.
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup white chocolate chips extra for garnishing, if desired*
- 1 cup chocolate chips extra for garnishing, if desired, semi-sweet
- 1 cup roughly chopped toasted pecans, extra for garnishing, if desired*
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat until melted. Remove from the heat.
- Add the brown sugar and granulated sugar and stir until sugars are incorporated and smooth. Chill the mixture for 10 minutes.
- Remove from the refrigerator and stir in the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla.
- Add the flour, oats, baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, and cinnamon and mix together.
- Stir in the white chocolate chips, chocolate chips and pecans.
- Roll by hand into medium-size balls or use a scoop, and place on sheet pans. If desired, tuck extra chips and pecans over tops of dough mounds for a lovely appearance.
- Chill, on sheet pan for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 325˚F. Remove the cookies from the refrigerator and bake for 14-18 minutes, or until golden brown. Allow to cool for several minutes on pan, then transfer to cooling rack.
- Watch the proposals coming pouring in!!! :)
Notes
- Chilling the dough before baking helps control spreading and creates a chewy texture.
- Adding extra white chocolate chips, semi-sweet chips, and toasted pecans on top creates an attractive presentation.
- The combination of cinnamon and two kinds of chocolate provides a balanced flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 36cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 189 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cookie | |
| Calories | 189kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 102mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 73mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 175IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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