Melissa Souder’s Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
August 2, 2012 · Filed Under Events and News
When we were taste testing all the great snacks and treats neighbors brought to the Summer Social at the Firefighters’ Hall on July 16, these extra delicious chocolate chip cookies really stood out. New neighbor Melissa Souder was willing to share her yummy recipe with us.
- Cream: 1 cup shortening, 1 cup sugar and 1 cup brown sugar.
- Add: 1 tsp. vanilla, 1/2 tsp. water and 2 eggs.
- Sift and add: 1 and 1/2 cups of flour, 1 tsp. soda, 1 tsp. salt.
- Add: 2 cups of oats, 1 cup of chocolate chips and 1 cup of coconut (if desired).
- Drop by rounded 1/2 tsp. on greased cookie sheet.
- Bake at 375 for 10-12 min. Recipe makes 75-100 cookies.