Janet & Cindy’s Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies (circa 1986)
Standing there while they made these in Janet’s Kitchen!
I think about you two every time I make these!!
I altered the recipe slightly for my own taste….MMmmmmm
Ingredients
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 1/4 cups whole wheat (white optional) flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups oatmeal
• 1 cup mixed nuts
• 1 package shredded coconut
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2. In a Kitchen Aid Mixing bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth.
Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
Remove from mixer.
Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture until blended.
Mix in the oatmeal, nuts, coconut, and chocolate chips.
Roll up large size balls and arrange onto ungreased aluminum foil covered baking sheets.
3. Bake for 12-15 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool completely.
Store in ziplock bags in the refrigerator to keep them soft and fresh.
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