Dec 11, 2009

Crispy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

This recipe has become a staple for friends and family. Here are some secrets to making them perfect. First, use real butter. It took me years of baking to realize "butter" does make a difference. Second, once you make this dough it has to be used right then. It will not be good if you save it to bake another day. There are too many dry ingredients in it and the longer it sets the drier the dough becomes. Third, I use a small cookie scooped mounded and always cover the cookie sheet with parchment paper....it does make a difference in the quality of the cookie! Enjoy!!!

Cream:
1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1 cup butter
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla

Mix in:
3 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp cream of tarter
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt

Then add one at a time, mixing well in between:
1 cup oatmeal
2 cups Rice Krispies cereal
1 bag semi-sweet chocolate chips

Bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes. Optional: add 1/2 cup coconut...I never have...I don't think they need it and my family really doesn't like coconut in their cookies