Oatmeal Crisps

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter (softened)
• 1 cup brown sugar (firmly packed)
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs (large)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1.5 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 3 cup rolled oats
• 0.5 cup walnuts (chopped; optional)

Steps

1. 1

   In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter with the brown sugar and granulated sugar.

2. 2

   Add the eggs and vanilla extract, then beat well.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, salt, and baking soda.

4. 4

   Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture a little at a time, mixing as you go.

5. 5

   Add the rolled oats and mix well.

6. 6

   Add the chopped walnuts now if using them.

7. 7

   Chill the dough for about 1 hour.

8. 8

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop the dough in 1-tablespoon portions and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving room between portions because the cookies spread as they bake.

9. 9

   Bake for 10 minutes, or until slightly brown.

10. 10

    Transfer the cookies to a rack to cool, then serve.

Notes

Walnuts are optional. The source says to leave room between portions because the cookies spread during baking.

Nutrition per serving

• dessert
• cookies
• American
• baked
• vegetarian