Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

From Robin: “Everybody loves Grandma’s cookies!”

Ingredients

• 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened

• 1 1⁄4 cups brown sugar

• 1⁄2 cup sugar

• 2 eggs

• 2 tbsp milk

• 2 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 3⁄4 cups flour

• 1 tsp baking soda

• 1⁄2 tsp salt

• 3 cups oats

• 2 cups chocolate chips

• 1 cup nuts (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugars together until creamy.

3. Add eggs, milk, and vanilla, beat well.

4. Add flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.

5. Add oats and chocolate chips. Mix well.

6. Shape into small rounded balls and place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Squish down into 1 to 1 1⁄2 inch discs.

7. Bake 9 to 10 minutes for a chewy cookie, or 12 to 13 minutes for a crispy cookie. Cool 1 minute on cookie sheet then move to wire rack.

Recipe from Doris Gale