Minnesota Munchers Food

MINNESOTA'S FAVORITE COOKIES

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.

MOVIE MUNCHERS

Steps:

• Beat 2 sticks butter, 3/4 cup dark brown sugar and 3/4 cup granulated sugar until fluffy; beat in 1 teaspoon vanilla and 2 eggs. Whisk 2 1/2 cups flour, 3/4 teaspoon baking soda and 1 teaspoon salt, then stir into the butter mixture. Add 1 cup chocolate-covered peanuts, 1/2 cup chocolate-covered raisins and 1/2 cup M&M's. Press scoops of dough into standard-size muffin cups. Bake 20 to 25 minutes at 350 degrees.