Chewy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups quick cooking oats
• 1 cup chopped nuts
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees

2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture until just blended. Mix in the quick oats, nuts, and chocolate chips. Drop by heaping spoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets.

3. Bake for 12 minutes. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.