Kentucky Derby Chip Delights

Kentucky Derby Chip Delights

Ingredients:
2 1/4 cups flour, unsifted
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup margarine, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
5 tablespoons bourbon
2 eggs
9 ounces (1 1/2 cups) milk chocolate chips
1 1/2 cups walnuts, chopped

Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream the margarine with the sugars. Beat in the bourbon and eggs. Stir in the softened ingredients, then gently stir in the chocolate chips and walnuts.
4. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto lightly greased baking sheets, spacing well apart. Bake for about 10 minutes, or until cookies are light brown. Remove from pans while still warm.

Note:
From Kentucky Derby country comes this bourbon-flavored cookie, rich in brown sugar, chocolate, and nuts. For a somewhat heartier cookie, add 1/4 cup whole- wheat flour, an additional 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, and 2 more tablespoons bourbon.