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Best Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

No, really. This really IS the best recipe. Mom-tested and kid-approved, for multiple generations. BETTER DOUBLE THE RECIPE!
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A full frame of chocolate chip cookies laid out on a black marble surface.
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:25 minutes

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 6 Tbsp sugar
  • 6 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/4 tsp water
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats
  • 6 oz chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Sift together flour, soda and salt. Beat together shortening, sugar, brown sugar, vanilla and water.
  • Beat egg into sugar mixture. Add flour mixture. Mix well. Stir in oats and chocolate chips. Drop balls of dough onto cookie sheets.
  • Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned at edges. Remove to cooling rack.

Notes

Tip: "Better double the recipe, at least!" -- Mom