National Chocolate Chip Day is Wednesday May 15, 2013. What better way to celebrate this tiny bit of heaven than to have a cookie baking party. You can find some recipes at: http://www.familycircle.com/chocolatechipcookies or try this healthier version using oats and whole wheat pastry flour as well as canola oil to replace some of the butter. You will NOT sacrifice taste. While you’re at it, bake some extra and help end Childhood Hunger.
http://www.greatamericanbakesale.org inspires millions of bakers to donate the money from sold baked goods to help fight childhood hunger by contributing to SHARE OUR STRENGTH’S NO KID HUNGRY campaign fund.
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
1 C white flour 3/4 C whole wheat pastry flour 1/2 C rolled oats 1 tsp baking soda
1 stick softened butter 1/2 C canola oil 1/2 C granulated sugar 1/2 C brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla 2 lg eggs 2 C chocolate morsels 1 C chopped walnuts or other nut of choice
1. Heat oven to 375. Combine dry ingredients and set aside.
2. Beat butter, oil, sugars and vanilla in large until creamy. Add eggs and beat until blended.
3. Gradually add dry ingredients and nuts. Mix until combined.
4. Drop by spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until edges are lightly browned. Remove from pans to cool.
These cookies freeze well and can be jazzed up with sunflower seeds, dried cranberries or whatever other dried fruit you enjoy. Don’t be afraid to experiment.
Celebrate the chocolate chip! Happy eating.