Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

This cookie is an old favorite and probably the first cookie I ever made on my own after I moved away from home. They can be fragile until cooled so handle with care; however, they must be removed from the cookie sheet quickly and carefully as they will stick.

• 1 stick butter
• 1 stick margarine
• 1 ¼ cups light brown sugar
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 Tablespoons milk
• 2 teaspoons real vanilla
• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 ½ cups uncooked regular oats
• 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

  Preheat oven to 375°F. Cream together butter, margarine, and sugars.  

 Add eggs, milk, and vanilla. Beat well. 

In separate bowl combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.  Add to creamed butter mixture. Mix thoroughly to combine.



Thoroughly mix in oats. Stir in chocolate chips.

Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 11 to 12 minutes. These really are better still gooey. You might want to go ahead and pour a glass of milk while the cookies are sill warm. Enjoy!