OK...so I tried making these cookies. Not a great success. Maybe I made some mistakes...probably so. I had to make them in 3 batches because she wanted you to use shiny baking sheets and I only had 1/4 sheet pans that were shiny.
The 1st batch came out of the oven after only 10 minutes and they had spread completely flat, burned on the edges and so greasy, I hesitated to try one. I had to wipe my hands off with 2 different rags to get the grease off. They were also incredibly sweet. I thought that I was going to pass out after the first bite. I'm going to throw this 1st batch out.
For the 2nd batch, I added about a 1/4 C more flour to the dough to give them some body. I also turned down my oven to 350 degrees F and waited a few minutes for it to cool down. This batch still flattened out, but not as bad. I checked on them after only 9.5 minutes and they were done, even though the recipe says to cook them for 13-15 minutes. They were not billowy, not quite as greasy, but still pretty greasy. Overall, they were a little bit better...barely edible.
For the 3rd batch, I added another tablespoon of flour and put them in the 350 oven for about 10-11 minutes. this batch was closest to what was shown in the recipe picture. They tasted better, not super greasy, but I'll have to go on a diet, or throw up, I don't know which, after eating 3 of these.
I went over the recipe again in my mind and I cannot figure out where I made a mistake. I even looked at my measuring cups again, just to make sure that I used the correct ones. I use my oven every day and it is usually right on temperature, but it could be off. I chilled them for a 1/2 hour, like the recipe said. I honestly don't know what I did wrong.
I think that if I made these again, I would reduce the butter to 1/2 - 3/4 Cup and cut back on the sugar a bit. The chunky goodies sort of melted away, but they tasted good in a vague sort of way. I'm not into super sweet stuff, nor greasy foods.I love the concept of these cookies, but maybe this just isn't my recipe.