Freezer-Friendly Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

By michelew7

Ingredients

• 1 cup shortening or butter (softened)
• 1/3 cup peanut butter
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups oats (rolled or quick oats)
• 1 12-oz. package chocolate chips

Preparation

Step 1

Cream together first six ingredients. Add flour, baking soda, salt, and oats. Mix well. Stir in chocolate chips. Roll into 1-1 1/2-inch balls.

To freeze: Place cookie balls on a cookie sheet and freeze for one to two hours. Remove from cookie sheet and place in an airtight freezer bag.

To bake: Pull out the desired amount of balls and place on a greased cookie sheet for 30-45 minutes to thaw. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes or until done.

Makes approximately 40 cookies.