Oatmeal Chocolate Chips Cookies

Ingredients

2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
12 oz. semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chips

Procedure:

1. Preheat an oven to 350°F.

2. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar on medium speed until creamy.

3. Add the eggs and vanilla and beat until smooth.

4. In another bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda and salt.

5. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and beat until smooth. Stir in the oatmeal, and chocolate chips.

6. Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared sheets, spacing them about 1 1/2 inches apart.

7. Bake until the cookies are golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer the cookies to wire racks and let cool completely.