Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

By: Alice Finton

Ingredients:

3/4 cup butter or shortening, softened
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 cup & 2 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups oatmeal
7 ounces chocolate chips

Directions:

Cream butter and sugars in large bowl. Beat in eggs. In separate smaller bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Add to creamed mixture alternatively with the milk. Stir in vanilla. Add oatmeal and chocolate chips. Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 12 minutes or until slightly browned.

Tips: I always use a whole bag of chocolate chips.