Chicago is digging out from Snowpocalypse 2011. And to me, snow days mean baking, so I dug out a favorite recipe for chocolate chip cookies. I hereby declare them the best ever. (I think it’s the oatmeal.) Give it a try and see if you don’t agree:
Chocolate Chip Cookies (can be doubled)
1 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
2 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 cups blended oatmeal
1 tsp vanilla
12 oz chocolate chips*
1. Measure oatmeal, and blend in a blender to a fine powder.
2. Cream the butter and both sugars. Add eggs and vanilla. Mix together with oatmeal. Combine flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Add chocolate chips.
3. Roll into balls (I used an ice cream scoop) and place two inches apart on a cookie sheet.
4. Bake at 375 F for 9-10 minutes.
Notes: I didn’t have 12 oz of chips (more like 5) so I combined that with guittard discs from my pantry, and a few handfuls of m&m’s. Completely unscientifically measured. I also baked for longer than the time specified, but I suspect my oven needs to be re-calibrated.
Enjoy!
8 Comments
these look soooo good!!!
YUM!!! definitely perfect for a snow day =)
eek. I want!!!
I agree — snowy, wintery days are ideal for homemade chocolate chip cookies.
Thanks for sharing. I’ve been looking for a recipe like this. The oatmeal really makes them fantastic.
Snow makes me bake too! I agree about the oatmeal. It’s the best! Thank you for the recipe. ; )
sounds yum , I made some today , so I will my yours next week
Many moons ago you posted a link to Camping Cookies. I have made those multiple times – and always for our fall Yosemite trip. Thanks for sharing that recipe. It has definitely made me famous!