Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

Snack on a chocolate chip oatmeal cookie!

Serves: about 35 cookies, freezes well.

Prep Time: 15 min

Cooking Time: 20 min

Total:  35 min

Ingredients

1/2 cup margarine, cut into chunks
1/2 cup oil
1 cup brown sugar, lightly packed
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 cup boiling water
1 3/4 cups flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
2 cups quick oats
1/2 cup flaked coconut
2/3 cup chocolate chips

Directions

1. Using the steel knife in a food processor, process margarine, oil, sugar and vanilla for 2 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl occasionally.
2. Add boiling water and blend for a few seconds.
3. Add flour, salt, baking soda and oats.  Pulse just until mixed.
4. Stir in coconut and chocolate chips with a spatula or wooden spoon.
5. Form into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.  Flatten each ball with a fork.
6. Bake in a preheated oven at 325 F for 18-20 minutes, until golden brown.
7. Let cool on a wire rack.  Serve or store in an air-tight container.

Recipe from Norene Gilletz Pleasures of Your Processor (1980)