Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Submitted by: Aunt Ruth

Makes approximately 5 dozen

  • 3 cups of oats (not quick)
  • 1 cup of unsalted butter softened
  • 1-1/2 cups light brown sugar-packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 10 oz. bag of mini chocolate chips
  1. Preheat the oven to 300 or 325 degrees
  2. Line the cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  3. Put 2 cups of the oats (leaving 1 cup for later) in the food processor till finely ground (flour like).
  4. With the electric mixer, cream the softened butter until smooth. Mix in brown sugar and ground oats. Add eggs and vanilla till blended.
  5. In another small bowl, combine 1 cup whole oats, baking soda, and salt. Add this to the batter and mix till blended well. Add the chocolate chips and combine.
  6. Drop by tablespoon onto cookie sheet leaving 2-3 inches between each. (approx. 9 per sheet)
  7. Bake 13 to 15 minutes or until well browned. Watch carefully. Cool somewhat before removing from cookie sheet.
  8. Store in an airtight container.
Published: Sunday, March 4th, 2012
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