In the Kitchen: Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

One of my favorite parts of fall and winter is baking! I was really craving homemade cookies and thought I would treat myself!

The Recipe:

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup old-fashioned oats

4 tablespoons margarine

2/3 cup packed light brown sugar

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1 large egg

1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla

1/3 cup reduced-fat sour cream

3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips (or however many you want)

1. Preheat oven to 375ºF. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in medium bowl. Stir in oats.

2. Cream margarine, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in large bowl with electric mixer at high speed until well blended. Add egg and vanilla and beat until light yellow and creamy, about 3 minutes. Blend in sour cream with wooden spoon, then flour mixture all at once, just until combined (don’t overmix or the cookies may become tough). Stir in chocolate chips.

3. Drop dough by heaping teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto baking sheets. Bake cookies until golden, about 10 minutes. Cool on baking sheets 2 minutes, then transfer to wire racks and cool completely. Store in airtight container for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.