Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Students enjoy cookies in class.

Blair Bowman, Senior Manager

Ingredients:

  • 1 Cup All-Vegetable Shortening
  • 1 Cup Sugar
  • 1 Cup Light Brown Sugar (Packed)
  • 2 Eggs
  • 2 Tbsp. Milk
  • 1 1/2 Tsp. Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 1 1/2 Cups All Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 Tsp. Salt
  • 1 Tsp. Baking Soda
  • 4 Cups Whole Grain Old Fashion Oats
  • 1 Cup (8 Oz.) Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips

Directions:

Heat oven to 375 degrees. In a large bowl, blend shortening with sugars, adding sugar gradually. Add eggs, milk, and vanilla; beat eggs well. Add flour, salt, and baking soda; beat well. Stir in oats and chocolate chips. Drop by rounded tablespoons, about two inches apart onto un-greased cookie sheets. Bake 13-15 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool.