Copycat Famous Amos Cookie Recipe

I love Famous Amos cookies. They were really small and came in a bag, filled with chocolate goodness. The best way to eat these tiny heavenly snacks was to pop them into a microwave for a few seconds, to soften them and warm the chocolate. Oh my, oh my… best snack… ever. I stumbled upon this recipe and found the cookies to be very close to the original Famous Amos cookie recipe. Let me know what you think.

Step 1:

Cream butter, eggs, sugars and vanilla until fluffy.

Step 2:

Sift baking powder, baking soda, salt and flour. I use a fine mesh strainer to sift my dry ingredients.

Stir flour mixture into butter mixture until just blended.

Step 3:

Fold in chips. Then I refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes. This will keep your cookies from “melting” or spreading out while they bake.

Step 4:

Bake at 350 degrees for 7 – 10 minutes. I bake until golden brown around the edges. Here’s a hint. If you want to have these really remind you of Famous Amos Cookies, then make them very small. I used the smallest scoop I have to make these.

They are crisp on the edges but have a very soft center. Just like the originals were when heated in the microwave.

This recipe makes a lot, so either split the recipe in half, or plan to give these as gifts. A bag tied with a pretty bow makes an ordinary day a very special day! Your friends will be happy you shared!