Cookbook:Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies I

| North American Cuisines | Cuisine of Ontario | Desserts

The oatmeal chocolate chip cookies recipe here, unlike many other cookie recipes which are manipulations of straight flour-based cookies, was made specifically for use with oats.

Ingredients

 * 2 eggs
 * ⅔ cup (150 g) shortening
 * 1 cup (240 g) brown sugar
 * 2 tablespoons milk
 * Vanilla extract
 * 1 pinch salt
 * 1 ½ cups (350 g) all-purpose flour
 * 1 teaspoon baking powder
 * ½ teaspoon baking soda
 * 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
 * 1 cup (240 g) rolled oats
 * ¼ cup (60 g) chocolate chips
 * ¼ cup (60 g) walnuts

Procedure

 * 1) In a large bowl beat eggs lightly to break the yolks, then mix in the shortening—you should have a loose mixture.
 * 2) Mix in the brown sugar, milk, vanilla, and salt.
 * 3) Mix the flour, baking powder, soda, cinnamon, and oatmeal together in another bowl.
 * 4) Mix the wet and dry mixes together to get a soft dough.
 * 5) Stir in chocolate chips and walnuts.
 * 6) Make balls and place onto a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake in an oven prheated to 180°C (350°F) for 15–20 minutes.

Notes, tips, and variations

 * Experiment with more or fewer chocolate chips and walnuts—tastes may vary.
 * Lightly coat the nuts and chips with flour before adding to the mixture.