CHRISTMAS RECIPES > CHRISTMAS COOKIES

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients:

2 1/2 cups oats, old-fashioned
1/2 cup butter, (1 stick) softened
1 cup sugar, granulated
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 bag semisweet chocolate chips, (6 ounces)
2 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped in chunks
1 cup chopped pecans

Method:

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Place oats in blender or food processor fitted with metal blade. Process until texture of fine powder; set aside.

2. Beat butter and sugars in bowl of electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in buttermilk, eggs and vanilla.

3. Whisk together oat powder, flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in large bowl. Add to butter mixture with chocolate chips, chopped chocolate and nuts. Stir to combine.

4. Drop by rounded tablespoon on ungreased baking sheet 2-inches apart. Bake until lightly browned, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool on wire rack.