Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Wild Oatmeal Cookies - Week 7

Sorry for the delay in posting!  I've been diligent in trying a new recipe every week, just not so quick at posting.
Ingredients:
3 sticks softened butter or margerine
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2 cups all purpose-flour
4 1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp cinnamon
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips (I used peanut butter/white chocolate chips)
1/2 tsp nutmeg

Directions:
1.  Place the butter or margerine in a large mixing bowl.  It's a good idea to do this ahead of time so the butter softens.  When you're ready to start baking, preheat oven to 375.
2.  Beat the butter with an electric mixer util fluffy (about 1 minute).  Then add the sugars and beat for another minute.  Add the eggs and beat for 2 more minutes.
3.  Add the vanilla and stir with a spoon. Mix in flour, baking soda and salt until you can no longer see white.
4.  Stir in rolled oats until well combined.
5.  Add in cinnamon, nutmeg, and chocolate chips.  Stir as well as possible. 
6.Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto an ungreased cookie sheet.  Bake for 10-12 minutes or until cookies are browned on the bottom. 
7.  Cool cookies on a wire rack or on a plate for at least 10 minutes before eating.

(Note:  If desired, add the following during step 5: up to 1/2 cup raisins, up to 1/3 cup finely chopped walnuts, up to 1/3 cup dried cranberries, or up tp 1/3 cup dried apricots)

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