I thought I first fell in love with these cookies when I discovered them at Governor’s restaurant on one of our trips to visit my sister at college in Maine many years ago. But then come to find out, that my mom used to make them for us when we were kids. My memory is apparently spotty. I have yet to find a recipe that is as awesome as the ones from Governor’s, but this recipe is a mighty fine close second. That and it saves that pesky 8 hour trip to Maine to visit Governor’s.
Mix a few pantry ingredients in a pan on the stove. Drop by spoonful onto some wax paper. Wait for them to set. And try to hold yourself back from eating your weight in cookies. Nick loves these. I love them. Madeline loves them. Needless to say, we don’t make ’em too often. Make them and devour. Share with your friends, neighbors, and those who you need to say a special thank you to. Or hoard them all to yourself while watching the Real Housewives of New Jersey duke it out during their reunion special. I won’t tell. Swear….