WORLD'S BEST CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
As featured in November 2008 Maryland Life Magazine Article - 12 Days of Christmas Cookies
Chef Diane's For the Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookie
3 ¼ cups oatmeal 1 tsp baking powder
9 oz unsalted butter, softened 1 tsp baking soda
1 cup brown sugar ½ tsp salt
1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup toasted almonds, chopped
2 eggs 18 oz bittersweet or semisweet chocolate chips
1 Tbl vanilla
2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup dried cranberries or raisins
Measure oatmeal, and blend in a blender to a fine powder. Cream the butter and both sugars. Combine eggs and vanilla; add to butter mixture. Combine all dry ingredients (flour, oatmeal, salt, baking powder, baking soda) add to mixture and blend well. Add chocolate chips, dried fruit and nuts.
Using a 1 oz ice cream scoop, portion out patties and place them on a parchment paper lined baking sheet, 15 to a sheet.
Bake for 12-15 minutes at 375°. Remove from the oven and let cool on a rack for a few minutes before devouring.