Free Articles and Information! Best Cookies: Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies By: Donna Monday These cookies are a delightful chocolaty twist on the traditional oatmeal cookie. Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies 1 ½ cups sugar 1 cup butter, softened 2 eggs 2 ½ (1 oz.) squares unsweetened baking chocolate, melted 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 3 cups uncooked quick-cooking oats 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips Directions Heat oven to 350 degrees. Combine sugar and butter in large bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy. Add eggs, chocolate and vanilla; continue beating, scraping bowl often, until well mixed. Reduce speed to low; add flour, baking powder and salt. Beat until well mixed. Stir in oats and chocolate chips by hand. Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls, 2-inches apart, onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until set. Do Not Overbake. About the Author © Donna Monday Love Cookies? All your favorites here http://www.best-cookie-jar-recipes.com