Mrs. Fields Cookie Recipe I

Recipe View Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper for easy release. (5 minutes)

Recipe View In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. This crucial step ensures a tender cookie. (5-7 minutes)

Recipe View Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract. (2 minutes)

Recipe View In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Pulse the rolled oats in a food processor until finely ground. This step is key to achieving the perfect texture. Add the ground oats to the flour mixture and whisk to combine. (3 minutes)

Recipe View Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in tough cookies. (3-5 minutes)

Recipe View Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped nuts (if using). (2 minutes)

Recipe View Roll the dough into golf ball-sized portions and place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie. (5-7 minutes)

Recipe View Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are still slightly soft. Remember that the cookies will continue to set as they cool. (8-10 minutes)

Recipe View Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. (10 minutes)