Categories: Cookies, Dessert

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup flour
• 1/4 cup cocoa
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup margarine or 1/2 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup quick-cooking oat
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Directions

1. Sift together dry ingredients; set aside.

2. Blend together margarine (or shortening) and sugars.
3. Add egg & beat until light & fluffy then stir in vanilla.
4. Combine with dry ingredients & mix well.
5. Add remaining ingredients& mix well.
6. Drop by teaspoon onto greased or parchment-lined cookie sheets and bake in preheated 350°F oven for 12 minutes.
7. Allow a few minutes longer if you prefer crisp cookies.

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