Desserts
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Description
What could be better than an oatmeal cookie recipe? An oatmeal cookie recipe that includes chocolate chips, of course! This clever twist on the classic drop cookie includes whole-grain oats and just enough semisweet chocolate chips to elevate it to next-level goodness. The next time a sweet craving is calling, give these chocolate chip oatmeal cookies a try. They will not disappoint!
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 egg
- 2 cups quick-cooking oats
- 1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose or unbleached flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (6 oz)
- 1 cup chopped nuts, if desired
Directions:
- Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, stir brown sugar and butter until blended. Stir in vanilla and egg until light and fluffy. Stir in oats, flour, baking soda and salt; stir in chocolate chips and nuts.
- Onto ungreased cookie sheet, drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls about 2 inches apart.
- Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.