Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies :::chocolate, cookies ----SIFT BEFORE MEASURING---- 1 cup flour; all purpose ----RESIFT FLOUR WITH---- 1/2 cup cocoa; *see directions 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon salt ----FOLD INTO FLOUR MIXTURE---- 1 cup quick rolled oats ----CREAM TOGETHER---- 1/2 cup butter; softened or shortnin 1 cup sugar ----BEAT IN VIGOURSLY---- 1 each egg; well beaten ----ADD FLOUR ALTERNATELY WITH---- 1/2 cup evaporated milk Preheat oven to 350 degrees Beat until smooth after each addition. Begin and end with flour mixture. Drop from a teaspoon onto greased baking sheet, leaving a 2" space to allow for spreading. Bake on oven shelf slightly above center for 12 minutes, or until cookies are brown. *npote: You can substitute unsweetened chocolate for cocoa. Just melt it over boiling water. Use 2 squares (2 ozs.). Add to shortening and sugar mixture after egg has been beaten in. Hope this is the one you want, Teresa! I'll put up another flavor, in case you get ambitious!--Barb |
