Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Mrs. Field's Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

1 1/2 cups oats
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. granulated sugar
1 c. butter
2 eggs
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. vanilla
2 c. flour
1 1/2 c. nuts, chopped (optional)
2 c. chocolate chips

Using food processor or blender, grind oatmeal. Cream sugars and butter using electric mixer. Add eggs, beating well. Add dry ingredients and vanilla. Next stir in chocolate chips and nuts. **Refrigerate dough overnight or for 2 hours.**

When ready to bake, preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Roll dough into golf ball-sized rounds; place on greased cookie sheet 2 inches apart. Press down slightly. Bake 10-15 minutes. Makes about 4 dozen cookies.

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