frc - Proportion of dark M&M's in oatmeal cookies - opinions?

[colleenmomof2]

My son was "paid" for computer support services with a XXL bag of dark M&M's and we talked about making them into oatmeal cookies. I have collected about 100 recipes - ahhh the internet - and will probably try several of them. I was thinking of adding raisins and coconut with the M&M's and making "big" cookies but keeping them mostly oatmeal with a "few" add-ins - not cinchy at all but where every bite might not have chocolate. What I have been reading is more chocolate is better - generally my take on things as well. What do you think?

Also, my son thinks that with this combination, the cookies should be more crispy than chewy. Any ideas about this?

I thought I might start the batches tonight to have cookies to take to choir festival tomorrow. I'll report back on what we find!

Thank-you for sharing all of your great knowledge. Colleen

 

[whipappeal]

Sounds excellent! Every other bite with chocolate would be ideal, IMHO....

but I don't know how you calculate that sort of thing! smileys/smile.gif

Good luck, and **please** post the recipe, when the experimenting's done!







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[angak]

these Martha Stewart Kitchen Sink Cookies are a favorite. May help you with proportions.

They contain a mix of ingredients like what you want. Just substitute the M&Ms for the chips. Since the dark chocolate might be a bit overpowering(did I say that??) I might use just 1 1/2 cups.

http://www.marthastewart.com/portal/site/mslo/menuitem.fc77a0dbc44dd1611e3bf410b5900aa0/?vgnextoid=bdd31a55b890f010VgnVCM1000003d370a0aRCRD&rsc=taxonomylist