Easy Oatmeal Cookies

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Easy Oatmeal Cookies

Easy Oatmeal Cookies

15 minPrep Time

15 minCook Time

30 minTotal Time

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Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cup flour or your favorite all purpose cup for cup Gluten Free flour mix
• 3 cups old fashioned oats (GF if necessary)
• 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 sticks of butter, softened (I actually used salted)
• 3/4 cup granulated, white sugar
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup M&Ms, chocolate chips or dried fruit

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl combine flour, oats, cornstarch, baking powder and salt
2. Mix and set aside
3. In a large bowl, using a hand mixer or Kitchen Aid butter butter, vanilla and white and brown sugar until lightened in color and fluffy
4. Add in eggs one at a time
5. On low add dry mixture about 1 cup at a time until combined
6. Fold in 1 cup of M&M's chocolate chips or dried fruit
7. Refrigerate dough for about 1 hour
8. Preheat oven to 350 degrees when about 45 minutes have passed
9. Prepare a baking sheet with cooking spray or sil-pat
10. Scoop approx. 1 ounce (a slightly heaping tablespoon) of dough and form into a ball
11. Place on baking sheet
12. If using Gluten Free Flour, with the palm of your hand flatten the dough slightly
13. Continue with the rest about 2 inches apart (should hold about 9 a sheet)
14. Bake for 12-15 minutes
15. Remove from oven and cool slightly before removing from sheet
16. Transfer to wire rack and cool completely
17. Makes about 3.5 dozen cookies