Shelly's Chocolate Chip Cookies

This recipe is from my Aunty Shelly, and has proven to be the best and quickest chocolate chip cookie recipe I have found. (and I'm a cookie monster!) I always set the timer for 6 minutes so as not to overcook them. Usually 6 - 7 minutes is enough - this way they end up soft and chewy, not crunchy. I have also added 3/4 cup oatmeal, which adds a nice crunch and is very tasty as well!

• Ready In: 12 mins
• Yields: 36-40 cookies

Ingredients

• 1  cup butter (softened 2-3 min. at Power Level 2 in microwave) or 1  cup margarine (softened 2-3 min. at Power Level 2 in microwave)
• 1  cup brown sugar
• 1⁄2 cup white sugar
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2  eggs
• 2  cups flour
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  cup chocolate chips
• 3⁄4 cup oatmeal (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Cream together butter/margarine and both sugars.
3. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. (If mixture is too sticky, add more flour to make into a roll-able consistency.).
4. Roll into slightly flattened balls and place onto an ugreased cookie sheet.
5. Bake 6-7 minutes.
6. Let cookies cool for several minutes before removing onto cookie rack.