Best Cookies: Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
by: Donna Monday

These cookies are a delightful chocolaty twist on the traditional oatmeal cookie.

Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

* 1 ½ cups sugar
* 1 cup butter, softened
* 2 eggs
* 2 ½ (1 oz.) squares unsweetened baking chocolate, melted
* 2 teaspoons vanilla
* 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
* 2 teaspoons baking powder
* ½ teaspoon salt
* 3 cups uncooked quick-cooking oats
* 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

Heat oven to 350 degrees.

Combine sugar and butter in large bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy. Add eggs, chocolate and vanilla; continue beating, scraping bowl often, until well mixed. Reduce speed to low; add flour, baking powder and salt. Beat until well mixed. Stir in oats and chocolate chips by hand.

Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls, 2-inches apart, onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until set. Do Not Overbake.

About The Author

Donna Monday

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