Almond Oatmeal Cookies
This recipe is one of my sisters favorite recipes. She makes really good cookies and I always loved eating these warm out of the oven with a tall glass of milk!
Ingredients
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup sugar
1 cup butter, room temperature
1 tbsp vanilla
1 tsp almond extract
½ tsp salt
2 eggs
2 cups oatmeal (old fashioned)
1 tsp baking soda
1 cup almond pieces (optional)
2 1/2 cups flour
Instructions
1
In the large mixing bowl, cream the sugars and butter together until they light and fluffy.
2
Add the vanilla, almond extract, and salt. Mix to combine.
3
Add the eggs one at a time and mix well to incorporate. Scrape down the bowl if necessary.
4
Add the oatmeal and mix to incorporate.
5
Add the baking soda, and almonds (optional) mix well to incorporate.
6
Add the flour and mix just until incorporated.
7
Drop cookies onto a prepared baking sheet and bake in a 350 degree oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
8
Remove from the oven and cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes than transfer to a cooking rack.
9
Serve and Enjoy!
