Classic Oatmeal Cookies

Photograph by Leticia Alaniz @ 2014

Hello!  This is my very first post.  Today I decided to surprise my family before they woke up with  some classic warm oatmeal cookies.  They were a big hit!  Oatmeal cookies are some of my favorites and they're great to eat anytime of the day.  But today was extra special as it is below freezing outside and it is drizzling ice!  There is nothing more wonderful than warming a house with the sweet aroma of fresh baked cookies.  Below is the Quaker Oats ® recipe which I'm sure will be a big hit in your house too!

Vanishing Oatmeal Walnut Cookies

1/2 cup (1 stick) of butter softened
1 cup of sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 
1 tsp baking soda 
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt (optional)
3 cups Quaker Oats ® (Quick or old fashioned, uncooked)
1 cup chopped walnuts

1. Heat Oven to 350 degrees F.  In a large bowl beat butter and sugar on medium speed of electric mixer until creamy.
2.  Add eggs and vanilla; beat well.
3.  In a separate bowl combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt; mix well.
4.  Combine both mixtures.
5.  Add oats and walnuts; mix well.
6.  Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.  
7.  Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until light golden brown.  Let cool completely before storing. 

Makes two to four dozen cookies