Classic Oatmeal and Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ah, the humble oatmeal cookie -- not the most glamorous baked good, but oh so irresistibly delicious and easy to make. They are made up of staple pantry items so they require little to no prep work, and they take less than 30 minutes from start to finish. I mean, what else do I need to tell ya? These are dang good and dang easy.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 egg
• 2 cups quick-cooking oats
• 1 1/2 cup flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 cups chocolate chips

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350F. In a large bowl, mix the sugars, butter, and vanilla until smooth. Add the egg and whisk in until combined.
2. Mix the flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl, then slowly incorporate with the wet mix. The add the oats, mix until just combined, and then finally add the chocolate chips.
3. Drop spoonfuls on an ungreased baking sheet about 2 inches apart, and bake for 10-12 minutes. Cool on pan for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.