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The Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe here, unlike many other cookie recipes which are manipulations of straight flour-based cookies, was made specifically for use with oats in it.

Ingredients

• 1 and 1/2 (350g) cup of flour
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder
• 1 cup (240g) of brown sugar
• 2/3 (two third) (150g) cups of shortening
• 2 tablespoons of milk
• 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
• 1 cup (240g) of oatmeal
• 1/4 cup (60g) of chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup (60g) of walnuts
• 2 eggs
• a pinch of salt
• a teaspoon of cinnamon
• vanilla

Procedure

1. In a large bowl beat eggs lightly to break the yolks, then mix in the shortening.
2. The shortening/egg mixture should be loose, add the brown sugar and remaining liquids, mix well then add the salt to the liquid mixture.
3. Mix the baking powder, soda, flour and oatmeal together in another bowl.
4. Blend the liquid and solid mixes together.
5. Stir in chocolate chips and walnuts
6. Make balls and place onto a pan then into an oven heated to 180°C (350°F) and let bake for between 15-20 minutes.

Notes, tips, and variations

• Experiment with more or less chocolate chips and walnuts, tastes may vary.
• Lightly coat the nuts and chips with flour before adding to the mixture.