Chocolate Cowboy Cookies

By KeyIngredient

These are quick and easy; my cowboy devours them!!

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup flour
• 1/4 cup cocoa
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup margarine or 1/2 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup quick-cooking oats
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

1 Sift together dry ingredients; set aside.
2 Blend together margarine (or shortening) and sugars.
3 Add egg & beat until light & fluffy then stir in vanilla.
4 Combine with dry ingredients & mix well.
5 Add remaining ingredients& mix well.
6 Drop by teaspoon onto greased or parchment-lined cookie sheets and bake in preheated 350°F oven for 12 minutes.
7 Allow a few minutes longer if you prefer crisp cookies.