posted by blahgirl 04-24-102 6:14 PM
Claire's Big Oatmeal Chippers
1 c. butter
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. packed brown sugar
1 large egg
3 tbsp. water
1 generous tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
3 c. quick cooking oats
1 c. semisweet chocolate chips
1 c. M & M minis (semisweet)
Blend butter at med. speed until creamy. Gradually add sugars, beating well. Add egg, water, and vanilla, blend well.
Combine flour, soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and oats in a bowl, stir to combine. Add (stir in) to the creamed mixture. Stir in chips and M & M minis.
Drop by about 1/4 cup size "blobs" on cookie sheet. Bake at 350* for about 9-10 min. Slide foil off sheet and allow to cool or remove from cookie sheet and let cool on wire racks.
Peanut Butter variation: substitute peanut butter chips for the chocolate chips.
These are about 1/2 inch thick and about 2 inches in diameter when baked.