Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Let me just start off by saying that oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are my favorite kind of cookie. Ever.

They are not to be confused with oatmeal raisin cookies...the thought of raisins in food makes me cringe. By themselves, okay. But not in foods. Anyway, oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are my go-to comfort food, & the other day, I was in definite need of some comfort food. So I searched for a little while to find THE BEST recipe, & while this may not be it...they were still totally delicious. & they've disappeared rather quickly. One day I will find the ultimate, perfect, draw-dropping oatmeal chocolate chip cookie recipe...but until then, this will definitely suffice.

Also, I learned a little lesson regarding dark brown sugar vs. light brown sugar...dark brown sugar will make your cookies look burnt, even when they're not. Like mine. If there's one thing I do not do, it's burn cookies. I'm guilty of underbaking on purpose. Now that I think about it, however, this could be a really effective stay-away-from-my-cookies tactic. Hmmm...

Ingredients
1.5 cups packed brown sugar (I used dark, & they came out looking burnt...so try light!)
1 cup butter, softened (leave it out & let it soften! DON'T MELT IT!)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
2 cups oats
1.5 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Directions
Heat oven to 350° F.
In a large bowl, whisk brown sugar & butter until blended.
Stir in vanilla & egg until batter is light & fluffy. Don't over-beat.
Stir in oats, flour, baking soda, & salt.
Stir in chocolate chips.
Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto an ungreased cookie sheet (parchment paper! parchment paper! parchment paper!), about 2 inches apart.
Bake 9-11 minutes, or until golden. Watch closely, as they will burn quickly past a certain point!

I know they look burnt...but I promise, they weren't!

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