Monday, May 19, 2014

Heath Bar Cookies

 I'm having my tea out on my glider on the patio today.  Would you care to join me for some cookies and a cup of tea?  


 I'm using my Brentwood English ironstone teacup, by Adams.  This pattern was made from 1969-1988.  This pattern also comes in a brown shamrock and is called Sharon. 


 
I tried my first Heath Bar when I was about seven years old, and from that moment on, it was always a favorite of mine!  When I saw this recipe for a small batch of Heath Bar cookies in the newspaper,   from Kitchen Scoops, I knew it would be a winner.  One step was left out in the original recipe and I've corrected it. 


1¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ tsp. salt
½ tsp. baking soda
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
4 finely chopped Heath bars (I used only two regular size bars, which when chopped was 1/2 cup)
½ cup chopped pecans

In medium bowl, sift together flour, salt and baking soda. Set aside.

In the large bowl of an electric mixer, mix together the butter and sugar until light and creamy, about 2 minutes on medium-high. Add the egg and vanilla and mix to incorporate. Now add the flour mixture only until just combined.  Turn off the mixer and stir in (by hand) the candy bars and pecans. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes, or until the dough is nice and firm.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Drop cookie dough in scoops about 2 inches apart onto a parchment-lined cookie sheet. Bake for 12 minutes or until lightly browned on the edges. Cool on cookie sheet for 5 minutes and then transfer to a cookie rack to cool completely. Store covered.

Makes 20 cookies.


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30 comments:

  1. Wish I had a couple of the cookies for my coffee break at work today Kitty! As I scrolled down your You Might Also Likes showed a Blueberry and Cucumber Salad, wow, that looks great too:@)

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  2. Yum! I also just checked out your 4th of July cookie with the fruit star...saw it on the widget at the bottom of your post. I HAVE to make that. :)

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  3. I would gobble these cookies up in a heartbeat! I love Heath Bars :) I just made sugar cookies and chocolate chip cookies on Friday so I am stocked up right now, but the minute they are gone I will be making these.

    Happy Monday, my friend :) XO

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  4. Oh yummy! I don't enjoy eating these candy bars, but I love the flavors and I know that I'd enjoy these cookies.

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  5. Ohhhh I love Heath bars too...especially in Ben and Jerry's ice cream... I know I shouldn't, but I do...
    These cookies look so good..
    Love, Mona

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  6. Heath bar cookies………oh, my! I'll be happy to join you, Kitty. '-)

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  7. Mmm, yummy cookies and a pretty teacup, all out doors where one can enjoy the weather! This would be a treat. Thank you Kitty for joining me for tea and have a beautiful day.

    Hugs,
    Sandi

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  8. Haha, I had been registering 'health bars' and then realized you were referring to a chocolate bar called Heath. I've never heard of them, so perhaps they're not a Canadian goody. Anything you bake is yummy and these look delicious.

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  9. That cup is so interesting with blue shamrocks! Your cookies look yummy and heath is always a good thing :)

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  10. These cookies look and sound delicious and always nice with a cup of tea!

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  11. I would love to join you! My daughter and I were in your area on Saturday and I thought of you. It would be so neat to meet in person. Thanks for the cookie recipe ~ sounds really good!

    xo
    Pat

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  12. Add me to the list of Heath Bar lovers!! YUMMMMM!!
    I can't wait to try these cookies, Kitty...thank you SO much for sharing your corrected version with us. I can almost taste them.
    What a pretty cup & saucer, too!

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  13. I've never had a Heath bar. I had to Google it to see what it's made of! Sounds delish! I'll have to buy several so I can "taste test" them before putting them into cookies! :-) Or maybe I'll just swing by your house and invite myself over!

    Pinning this recipe and putting Heath bars on the grocery list!

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  14. Kitty, My hubby would love those cookies, Heath bars are one of his favorites!

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  15. Tea on the patio with your sweet angel is lovely. That is a stunning blue tea cup! And your cookies look delicious. Heath bars were my favorite when I was a teen.
    Hugs,
    Terri

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  16. I LOVE Heath Bars. I recently found a bag of Heath Bar Bits in the baking section, near the chocolate chips I think. Saves the work....... LOL

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  17. Kitty, I would love to join you for a cup of tea and those yummy cookies. Heath bars are one of my favorites, so these cookies are calling my name. xo

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  18. Oh Yum! Yes I am going to join You for Tea Time,through Teri's party.I'm going to also check to see if I'm already following You :) If not, I will be.Such a beautiful cup,I love it.I've been on the look out for healthy high protein low fat low sugar loaf breads for My Tea/Coffee times in the AM.Blessings to You-Denise of Coffeeberry Cottage

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  19. I'm now Your newest follower :)

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  20. Hi Kitty,
    Your cookies look delicious and I do love Heath bars so I must try them. You have such wonderful recipes. I need to have recipe cards handy to jot them down every time I visit your blog. I love your Sharon teacup too. Thank you for visiting me! Have a happy week! Karen

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  21. oooh . . . heath bars are the best! those cookies look yummy!

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  22. Love the ironstone and the cookies sound fantastic. PINNED!!!

    Cynthia

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  23. Your heath bars look so good. Love your tea cup too! Have a great week. Blessings, Martha

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  24. As a child this was my favorite candy. I didn't get many so it was special. These cookies look terrific. I am printing this out Kitty. After linky failure last week and this morning I switched as you can see to In Linkz and it's working. Thanks for coming by!

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  25. At first it looked like "health bars" Heath bars are so much more tasty! Thanks for the recipe and sharing your beautiful teacup!

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  26. These look delicious! I am going to try them for Memorial Day. I would like to invite you to come over and link these up with my "Try a New Recipe Tuesday." I'd love to have you join us. :-) http://our4kiddos.blogspot.com/2014/05/try-new-recipe-tuesday-may-20.html

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  27. Hi Kitty,
    Heath Bar Cookies after my own heart, love those bars! I love your tea setting, it all looks so peaceful and your "Adams" designed teacup is very special. Have a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend and thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
    Be safe and come back soon!
    Miz Helen

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  28. Oh, my. cookies with heath bars are my very favorite...yummy!! Hope you have a happy holiday weekend:)

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  29. Your cookies sound delicious, Kitty, and I like your teacup too. Enjoy your Memorial Day weekend, Kitty.

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  30. Oh my gosh Kitty, I love Heath bars! These would not last long at my house. lol! Thanks for sharing the recipe with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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