Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Soft Oatmeal Cookies

* 1 cup butter, softened * 1 cup white sugar * 1 cup packed brown sugar * 2 eggs * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract * 2 cups all-purpose flour * 1 teaspoon baking soda * 1 teaspoon salt * 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon * 3 cups quick cooking oats 1. In a medium bowl, cream together butter, white sugar, and brown sugar. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon; stir into the creamed mixture. Mix in oats. Cover, and chill dough for at least one hour. 2. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. Roll the dough into walnut sized balls, and place 2 inches apart on cookie sheets. OPTIONAL: Flatten each cookie with a large fork dipped in sugar. 3. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.