Although I definitely need to up the ante when it comes to collecting meal-time recipes, there is no shortage of recipes for sweets. I would be perfectly happy to bake cookies, all day, every day. So when a friend asked me to post my recipe for Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies, I gladly agreed. These cookies are fantastic!
Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
2 sticks of butter, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 /2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups quick-cooking rolled oats
Preheat oven to 350°.
Beat butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy; blend in the eggs and vanilla and stir to combine.
In a separate bowl, combine flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Gradually add to butter mixture, mixing well. Stir in the oats. The dough will be incredibly stiff. If you do this without a mixer, you can consider this your workout for the day.
Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto a cookie sheet. I NEVER baked cookies without parchment paper, and if you haven't tried it, you should. You'll never burn a cookie again.
Bake for 11 to 12 minutes until set. They will be slightly moist in the center. This equates to chocolaty goodness, so resist the urge to leave them in the oven too long. Cool on a wire rack.
These cookies taste even better after you've put the kids to bed and you're ready for a sweet snack. Enjoy!
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