Chewy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

I don't make a lot of cookies. When I bake, I prefer being able to throw the whole thing in the oven and waiting for a half hour or so. Cookies take diligence and attention. However, these cookies are always worth the effort. They are chewy and chocolately with just the right amount of salt to make them stand out. Pair them with hot chocolate? Perfection.

Ingredients:

• 2 sticks unsalted butter (16 tbls), softened but still firm
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1.5 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon table salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 3 cups rolled oats
• 1.5 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees
• Beat butter until creamy
• Add brown and granulated sugar; beat until fluffy
• Beat in eggs one at a time
• Mix flour, salt and baking powder together, then add to wet mixture
• With a wooden spoon add the oatmeal and chocolate chips
• Using a small ice cream scooper or spoon, form small mounds of dough on cookie sheets (they don't spread much, so they can be somewhat close together)
• Bake 15-20 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown
  

Adapted from Cook's Magazine