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Dessert Faces of Beauty

Which Is It?

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Ashley is on Faces of Beauty today!  Stop by and read her amazing story.

 

Candy or cookie?

 

Cookie or candy?

 

According to this initial recipe from Nate’s Mimi one can’t be too sure!

It’s similar to this recipe from Cookin’ Canuck, but I decided to put my own twist on it.  Why?  Because I didn’t have any graham crackers, oleo, or pecans.  Hey, finances are a big part of our New Year’s resolutions…and apparently so is creativity from now on!

So what did I do differently?  I had Nilla wafers and shredded coconut as the base:

Just used butter and sugar for the topping:

And topped the whole shebang with chopped macadamia nuts.  A little island fusion if you will.

But let’s get down to business here:  these taste like heaven.  And no doubt the actual recipe does too!  Buttery, sugary, crunchy…your mouth will go wild!  The only thing I would change at all is using more Nilla wafers and less coconut mainly because it would be a more stable cookie/candy.

 

Not there’s anything wrong with crumbly though, if that’s your thing!

I’m very much drooling right now as I write this post.  Nate and I just sampled it a little last night, but after editing all these photos and reliving that moment?  Yeah…it’s a really good thing I’m not in my kitchen right now.  It’d all be over if I was!

CANDY COOKIES (original recipe from Nate’s Mimi)

  • 1 package graham crackers
  • 1 cup pecans
  • 1 stick butter
  • 1 stick oleo
  • 1/2 cup sugar

Preheat oven to 350.  Spread an 8×8 pan with foil, making sure to leave some hanging over the sides.  Line with graham crackers.  In a pan, melt the butter and oleo (or you could just use butter…it’s all fine by me!).  Add the sugar, stir briefly, and bring to a rolling boil for 2 minutes.  Pour immediately over the graham crackers and top with pecans.  Bake on 350 for 7-8 minutes.  Let cool completely, then remove foil and break pieces apart.

 

**All I did differently was line the bottom of the pan with Nilla Wafers and shredded coconut and topped with chopped macadamia nuts.  The results were still fabulous, and I think that you could use this as more of a method than an actual recipe!**

I’m still amazed…and as someone who bakes a LOT I think that’s a pretty big thing to say!  Delicious, and good for you since it makes you smile 🙂

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  1. Jenné @ Sweet Potato Soul says

    January 6, 2011 at 10:12 pm

    I think I would love these cookies. I haven’t had a Nilla Wafer in years, since I was a kid. Back then they weren’t “sweet enough”, but now you’ve got me craving them.
    I love your blog!

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  2. Stephanie says

    January 5, 2011 at 3:16 pm

    It’s good for you if it makes you smile. LOVE that. 🙂

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  3. Krista (kristastes) says

    January 5, 2011 at 10:43 am

    UMM those look kind of AWESOME! Drool.

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  4. Dorry says

    January 5, 2011 at 10:34 am

    The recipe card reminds me of my grandmother! LOVE it. This sounds like a delicious, old-fashioned treat.

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    • Heather says

      January 5, 2011 at 11:43 am

      it definitely is…super simple too!

      Reply
  5. Salah says

    January 5, 2011 at 10:20 am

    mmmmm those look great!

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  6. Heather says

    January 5, 2011 at 10:15 am

    I am intrigued… really want to taste! I too love the recipe card. Adorable.

    Reply
  7. Gillian says

    January 5, 2011 at 9:48 am

    I’m drooling…these look incredible!!

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  8. Shanna, like Banana says

    January 5, 2011 at 9:23 am

    Love recipes likes these! And so cute to recreate an old recipe too!

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    • Heather says

      January 5, 2011 at 9:40 am

      the old ones are the best! tried and true

      Reply
  9. Alexis @ There She Goes says

    January 5, 2011 at 9:15 am

    Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm 🙂

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  10. Kim in MD says

    January 5, 2011 at 8:23 am

    Yum! Cookie or candy it looks amazing! 🙂

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  11. jan says

    January 5, 2011 at 8:15 am

    I love that you have a recipe that says oleo, I thought those only came from my moms recipe box. I remember one time in high school our english teacher asked if anyone new what oleo was, and I was the only one. Sorry a quick walk down memory lane :o)

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    • Heather says

      January 5, 2011 at 9:40 am

      ha! i love the story…i know i should know exactly what it is, but i am still clueless 😉

      Reply
    • Samantha Angela @ Bikini Birthday says

      January 5, 2011 at 11:08 am

      What IS Oleo??

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      • Heather says

        January 5, 2011 at 11:43 am

        haha…here’s what it said on the google search: “margarine: a spread made chiefly from vegetable oils and used as a substitute for butter”

        so i’m guessing it’s just margarine!

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  12. jessica says

    January 5, 2011 at 8:14 am

    I just want you to know that you have inspired me…this year for my new year goal I have gone makeupless…I am currently at work with no makeup…because GOD made me and YOU beautiful without hiding being masks…

    Jessica

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    • Heather says

      January 5, 2011 at 8:27 am

      that is amazing…you truly are beautiful just the way you are! i’m so thankful that you’re celebrating that 🙂

      Reply
  13. Katie @ Health for the Whole Self says

    January 5, 2011 at 8:09 am

    I’m not a big coconut fan but this still sounds good!

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    • Heather says

      January 5, 2011 at 9:39 am

      you should do the original and let me know how you like it! 🙂

      Reply
  14. KeepItSweet says

    January 5, 2011 at 7:46 am

    Doesn’t matter to me if it is candy or cookie, it looks so good!

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  15. Julie says

    January 5, 2011 at 7:45 am

    Those look so fantastically yummy!! I miss not having an oven so bad! I just wish husband would find the super duper deal he is waiting for so we get back to some good food…specifically this recipe!

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    • Heather says

      January 5, 2011 at 9:37 am

      do you have a toaster oven? that could work too!

      Reply
  16. Tracey @ I'm Not Superhuman says

    January 5, 2011 at 7:35 am

    Those look so good. I love coconut anything, but I think it was the bubbly sugary butter that sold me.

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    • Heather says

      January 5, 2011 at 9:37 am

      buttery sugar is the stuff of the gods!

      Reply
  17. Bethany @Bridezilla Bakes says

    January 5, 2011 at 6:50 am

    You are so creative in the kitchen — I love seeing your adaptations. I agree, this could definitely be more of a “method,” with endless possibilities!

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    • Heather says

      January 5, 2011 at 9:36 am

      seriously, the method recipes are the best!

      Reply
  18. Jessica @ How Sweet says

    January 5, 2011 at 6:38 am

    This sounds soooo good. It would never last in our house!

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    • Heather says

      January 5, 2011 at 9:31 am

      i’m really shocked we have some left. but then again there’s still tonight…uh-oh…

      Reply
  19. Blog is the New Black says

    January 5, 2011 at 6:36 am

    I’ll be honest, I don’t CARE what it is… I just want some! 😉

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    • Heather says

      January 5, 2011 at 9:31 am

      amen 🙂

      Reply
  20. Estela @ Weekly Bite says

    January 5, 2011 at 6:33 am

    these look amazing! I love how easy this is to make too 🙂

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    • Heather says

      January 5, 2011 at 9:31 am

      it’s almost ridiculous…perfect with a nutella italian soda too!

      Reply
  21. Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says

    January 5, 2011 at 6:32 am

    Love that recipe card 🙂

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    • Heather says

      January 5, 2011 at 9:30 am

      i’m obsessed…if i find a card that’s typed or hand-written it kind of makes my heart soar!

      Reply

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