i like to call these cookies crack. hershey's calls then Brickle Drop Cookies.

HEATH Brickle Drop Cookies

1 c (2 sticks) butter or margarine, softened
1 c granulated sugar
1 c packed brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp salt
3 eggs

3 1/2 c all purpose flour
2 tsp baking soda
2 tsp cream of tartar
1 1/3 c (8 oz pkg) Heath Bits'o Brickle toffee bits

1. heat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease cookie sheet.

2. beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla and salt in large bowl until blended. Add eggs; beat well. Stir together flour, baking soda and cream of tartar; gradually add to butter mixture, beating until blended. Stir in toffee bits.

3. Drop by heaping teaspoons onto prepared cookie sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool slightly; remove to wire rack. Cool completely.

makes about 6 dozen cookies.

---i made my cookies a "generous" size and got about 2 dozen out of the dough. Also, i'm not sure if it's just that my oven, but the cookies still looked a little raw after 15 minutes. i ended up leaving them in for an extra 7 - till they were just turning a golden brown. i guess it all depends on how you like your cookies.

and yes, the cream of tartar makes a difference in the cookie - don't skip it or try a substitute.