Soft Chocolate-Almond Oatmeal Cookies (can omit almonds and almond extract/flavoring)
Decadent Cocoa-Oatmeal Cookie Mix (nuts and chocolate chips can be omitted)
Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies (makes about 30-36 cookies)
1 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup margarine
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups rolled oats (not instant)
Preheat oven to 350F. Grease cookie sheets.
In a bowl, stir together the flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; set aside.
In a large bowl, cream together the margarine, brown sugar and white sugar.
Beat in the egg and vanilla.
Using a wooden spoon, stir in the dry ingredients.
Stir in the oats.
Drop by tablespoonfuls onto cookie sheets, leaving 2 inches between cookies.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly browned.
Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.