As Big As A Plate Cookies Recipe

These legendary cookies, a family favorite for 26 years, are so HUGE they practically need their own plates! Inspired by a classic Sunset Magazine recipe (I think!), these melt-in-your-mouth treats are guaranteed to become a new family tradition. The secret? Letting them cool *slowly* on the baking sheet for that perfect texture. Get ready for the most impressive, delicious cookies you've ever made!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 872.3 kcal
Protein 32g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for As Big As A Plate Cookies

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How to Make As Big As A Plate Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and 1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in 2 large eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Stir in 3 cups rolled oats, 2 cups chocolate chips (or your favorite mix-ins!), and 1 cup chopped nuts (optional).
  7. Grease two large baking sheets. Spoon 1/2 cup portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving 6 inches between each cookie and 2 1/2 inches from the edges of the sheets.
  8. Grease the bottom of a 9-inch pie plate. Dip it in 1/4 cup granulated sugar. Use the pie plate to gently flatten each cookie into a 5-inch circle.
  9. Lightly press the cookies with your fingers to ensure even thickness.
  10. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
  11. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for at least 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

42 g

Sugar

167g

Fat

138g

Carbs

30g