OATMEAL AND CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

OATMEAL AND CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES


Makes about 6 Dozen Cookies





1 cup Butter Flavor Crisco all-vegetable shortening or 1 Butter Flavor Crisco stick

1 cup granulated sugar

1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar

2 eggs

1/4 cup milk

1 teaspoon maple flavor

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

2 cups quick oats uncooked

1 cup (6-ounce package) semi-sweet chocolate chips





Heat oven to 375ºF.

Combine Butter Flavor Crisco, granulated sugar and brown sugar in large bowl. Beat at medium speed of electric mixer until well blended. Add eggs, milk and maple flavor. Beat until well blended.

Combine flour, baking soda and salt. Add gradually to creamed mixture at low speed. Beat until well blended.

Stir in oats and chocolate chips with spoon. Drop by slightly rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheet. Shape into balls with spoon.

Bake at 375ºF for 9 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 1 minute on baking sheet before removing to cooling rack.