Sierra Nuggets Recipes

SPICY AND SAVORY CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES (AKA SIERRA NUGGETS)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350F and grease cookie sheets.
• In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt and spices; set aside.
• In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until smooth.
• Mix in milk, vanilla, and beaten eggs.
• One at a time, stir in the cornflakes, oats, dry ingredients (from medium bowl), coconut, chocolate chips, and walnuts (if using), just until each addition is incorporated.
• Drop dough by well rounded teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets.
• Bake 10-12 minutes, then let stand for 2 minutes before removing to let cool on baking racks.

COPYCAT CHICK-FIL-A CHICKEN NUGGETS

Steps:

• In a bowl, add chicken and pickle juice; toss to coat. Marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, combine the next 8 ingredients to form a thick batter. Add batter to the chicken mixture and toss to coat. , For dipping sauce, combine mustard, barbecue sauce and honey; set aside. , In a deep skillet or electric skillet, heat 1 inch oil to 375°. Fry chicken pieces, a few at a time, until browned and juices run clear, 1-2 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. Serve with sauce.

GEORGIA NUGGETS

Steps:

• Combine the brown sugar and evaporated milk in a medium saucepan. Heat over medium-high heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar. When the mixture begins to boil, connect a candy thermometer to the side of the pan.
• Heat to 232 degrees F (112 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from the water and placed on a flat surface.
• Remove from the heat and use a sturdy wooden spoon to stir in vanilla. Add butter and pecans and continue to stir until thick and creamy. It will lose some of its shine. Drop spoonfuls onto waxed paper and allow to cool at room temperature until set. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

SPICY CHICKEN NUGGETS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
• Put flour in a bowl. Put egg in a second bowl. Pour panko, red pepper flakes, chili powder, paprika, and chives in a third bowl with a lid; mix until combined.
• Dip chicken strips in flour to dust them, then dredge in egg, making sure to let excess egg drop off, and then place in panko mixture. Cover with the lid and shake until chicken is well coated. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 10 to 12 minutes.

SIERRA NUGGETS

Steps:

• Bake on greased cookie sheet at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Yield 8 dozen.