Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups whole wheat pastry flour
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup butter or shortening or 1/3 c butter, 1/4 c oil and 1/4 c peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Directions
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Preheat oven to 375° F.
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Use a mixer to beat butter/shortening in a large mixing bowl; add sugars, baking powder and baking soda, and blend well.
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Add the eggs and vanilla, mixing until combined.
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Finally, mix in the flour, and gradually add the oatmeal and lastly the chocolate chips.
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If the mixture forms individual dry clumps, try adding a little water.
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Roll dough into tablespoon-sized balls, and place about 2-inches apart on a cookie sheet.
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Bake for about 10-12 minutes (until the tops are brown).
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Let sit for several minutes before removing to cool on a wire rack.