oatmeal cookies with pizZazz!

Big Guy and I enjoy going to all of the farmers market in St. Louis, but the Soulard Farmers Market has always been a favorite. Where else can you go and have a Bloody Mary at eight in the morning?

We have our usual pattern of walking through the market and looking at everything before deciding which produce we plan to buy that day. While I usually have a list, I often get inspired by the seasonal offerings.

As a reward for our shopping, we would end our trip at the bakery. It seems too many years ago we first tried a mountain cookie, but I have been hooked every since that first bite.

I have perfected my version of it by following the oatmeal raisin recipe on the Quaker Oat box and adding chocolate chips and pecans. When I want to change it up, I’ll use macadamia nuts and craisins as an alternative. You cannot lose either way!