Chocolate Pile-Up Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup chopped Oreo pieces
• 1 cup chopped nuts

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
4. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; stir into the creamed mixture.
5. Stir in the chocolate chips, Oreo pieces and nuts.
6. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets.
7. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until edges are lightly browned.
8. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• This recipe was inspired by a popular ice cream flavor.
• These cookies can be made with any type of nut, such as pecans, walnuts, or almonds.
• If you want to make the cookies more chocolatey, add a few extra chocolate chips.