Favorite Cookies

A friend recently asked about cookie recipes that our family likes, so I thought I'd post two of our favorites. Enjoy!

Mrs. Field’s Cookies
Makes 6 dozen

2 cups butter (4 sticks)
2 cups sugar
2 cups brown sugar
Cream together well.
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
Beat into above and mix well.
4 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking soda
Combine well in a separate bowl, then beat into the above.
5 cups blended oats*
24 oz. bag of semisweet chocolate chips

Stir in oats and chocolate chips. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for at least 6 minutes or up to 12 minutes in a preheated 375° F oven. Cool on racks.

• Notes from me:
• I usually make half of this recipe, but my husband like to make the whole thing.
• For the blended oats, put about 3 cups old fashioned rolled oats in a blender and blend. This will result in about 2 ½ cups blended oats. Repeat for the full recipe.
• If using a KitchenAid or other such device, use the paddle attachment and lock down the unit. Then you can continue to use the paddle to stir in everything through the chocolate chips. It’s almost too much for the bowl when you do a full recipe.

Snickerdoodles
From Better Homes and Gardens

1 cup butter or margarine
2 cups sugar
Cream together well.
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
Beat into above and mix well.
3 ¾ cups flour
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon cream of tartar
Mix thoroughly in a separate bowl. Beat half of this into above and then add:
¼ cups milk
Beat until well blended. Add remaining flour mixture. Beat until combined. Stir in nuts, if using.
1 cup chopped nuts (I like blanched almonds, but also I often leave them out)

Form dough into 1-inch balls. Dip each ball in cinnamon sugar. Place balls 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheet. Lightly flatten balls with the bottom of a glass (to about ¼-inch thick) Bake cookies in a preheated 375°F oven until done, 10 to 12 minutes. Makes about 8 dozen small cookies or 4 dozen larger ones.