Sunday, January 4, 2009

Oatmeal Cookies

3/4 C butter, softened
1 C packed brown sugar
1/2 C granulated sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1 3/4 C flour
2 C rolled oats
1/2 C nuts

In a large mixing bowl beat butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add sugars, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon. Beat until combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally. Beat in eggs and vanilla until combined. Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer. Stir in any remaining flour. Stir in rolled oats and nuts.
Drop dough on cookie sheet. Bake at 375 for about 10 minutes or until edges are golden. Cool on cookie sheet.
*Can add chocolate chips or craisins or raisins.

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