Cookies and milk.

I typically like to bake at times when I know that I can get the baked goods out of the house or when I know that Gustl or my roommates will eat them. Tonight was a combo of both :)

This is my recipe for Oatmeal Cinnamon Chocolate Chip Cookies. I used Smart Balance instead of butter, but I think butter would let the cookies hold up better. Also, adjust the cinnamon to your liking-- more will make them a little spicier.

• 1/2 c. butter
• 1/2 c. brown sugar
• 1/4 c. white sugar
• 1/4 c. egg substitute (or 1 egg)
• 1 t. vanilla extract
• 1/2 c. + 2 T. flour
• 1/4 t. baking soda
• pinch of salt
• 1 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1 t. cinnamon
  
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Preheat to 325*. Cream together first 3 ingredients. Add egg and vanilla. Mix the next 3 ingredients in another bowl. Slowly mix dry into wet ingredients. Mix in oats and cinnamon. Mix in chips. Bake about 12 minutes on a greased baking sheet.

And then you get these:


And then I eat 2 of them... and some batter along the way. And some milk for dunking, of course.

Also had some cocoa earlier. And the mug is totally for Julie.

Back to work!