OATMEAL CRISPY COOKIES PIONEER WOMAN RECIPES

Steps:

• In an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment cream together sugars and shortening.
• In a seperate small bowl combine vanilla extract and eggs.
• Slowly add vanilla/egg mixture to creamed sugars.
• In a seperate larger bowl sift together flour, salt and baking soda.
• Slowly add flour mixture to electric mixer while it is running.
• Remove nuts from stove top and finely chop.
• Add nuts and oats and 1/2 cup of the chocolate chips to mixer.
• Turn off mixer and add remaining chocolate chips, mix well.
• Place dough on a piece of wax paper and form into a log. (you can divide it into as many logs as you want and freeze).
• Refridgerate until ready to bake.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Unwrap dough and slice to desired thickness.
• Place on cookie sheet and bake 8-10 minutes, until golden brown.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 F. In the bowl of an electric mixer (or using a hand mixer) beat together the butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Add eggs, one at a time, scraping the bowl after each one. Mix together the flour, salt, and baking soda in a medium sized bowl. Add it into the creamed mixture in 2 to 3 batches, mixing it until just combined. Mix in the oats until just combined. Use your preferred size cookie scoop (or a regular spoon) to drop portions of dough onto a lightly greased cookie sheet, spacing them a couple inches apart. Bake for 12-13 minutes or until dark and chewy. If you'd like a crispier cookie, just cook a little longer!
  Let them cool slight on the pan after removing from the oven, then transfer the cookies onto a plate for serving.
  
  * Note: Add 1/2 cup finely chopped nuts to the flour mixture if you'd like a nutty flavor and crunch.