The "I Want to Marry You" Cookie

The "I Want to Marry You" Cookie, ended up becoming the most popular recipe on the Cooking Channel in 2012.

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INGREDIENTS

1 cup butter
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla
2 cups flour
1 cup rolled oats
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup chocolate chips combination of milk, semi-sweet or dark
3/4 cup white chocolate chips
optional Nuts

INSTRUCTIONS

In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat until melted and starts to turn a golden color. (don't let the butter become too brown)  Remove from heat.
Immediately add the dark brown sugar and granulated sugar and stir until sugars are incorporated and smooth.  Keep stirring until all of the grainy texture is gone. Chill the mixture for 10 minutes.

Remove from the refrigerator and stir in the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla.
Add the flour, oats, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon and mix together.
Stir in chocolate chips and white chocolate chips.

Roll into balls or use a scoop, and place on a light colored cookie sheet.
Chill for 30 minutes or wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.  The dough gets better when it chills for 24 - 48 hours.

Preheat Conventional Oven (non-convection) to 325 degrees.  
Remove the cookies from the refrigerator and bake 12 - 16 minutes.