Oatmeal Chip Cookies

Submitted by The Daycare Lady

"These delicious, nutritious cookies use lots of oatmeal. They're crisp on the outside and sweet, chewy inside.—Ruth Ann Stelfox, Raymond, Alberta From Taste of Home 1995"

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 7 dozen
• Serves: 42

ingredients

• 2 cups margarine, softened
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 cups packed brown sugar
• 4 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 6 cups quick-cooking oats
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

directions

1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine oats, flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in chocolate chips. Chill dough for 1 hour or until firm.
2. Roll dough into 1-1/2 inches balls; place on greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 11-13 minutes or until lightly browned. Yield: about 7 dozen.