Ed's Chicago Garbage Cookies Amaretto Recipe

Level up your oatmeal scotchies with these wildly delicious Chicago Garbage Cookies! This amaretto-infused recipe is packed with butterscotch chips, oats, and a surprising mix of sweet and chewy “garbage” – think chocolate chips, dates, raisins, and more! The beauty? Every cookie is a unique adventure. One bite might be brimming with chocolate, while the next surprises you with a burst of fruity goodness. Feel free to customize your “garbage” – add your favorite candies, nuts, or dried fruits for a truly personalized treat! Get ready for a cookie experience unlike any other!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 80 mins
Calories 269.8 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Ed's Chicago Garbage Cookies Amaretto

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How to Make Ed's Chicago Garbage Cookies Amaretto

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and both sugars until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract and amaretto.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine the oats, flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Stir in the butterscotch chips, chocolate chips (if using), raisins (if using), dates (if using), and any other desired mix-ins.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

96g

Fat

34g

Carbs

12g