Cocoa Oatmeal Cookies

I always find myself in the mood to bake…not cook, but bake!! I don't think I could say what I like to bake the most, but cookies and cakes are at the top of the list! I'm always searching for new and yummy cookie recipes. Last night, I was not only in the chocolate mood (I always am…Chocaholic!), but I was also in the mood for oatmeal cookies. I googled chocolate oatmeal cookies, and a recipe on All Recipes matched my search and catered to my taste buds perfectly!

The recipe:

1 Cup Butter, Softened

1 Cup Packed Brown Sugar

1/2 Cup of White Sugar

2 Eggs

1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract

1 Teaspoon Almond Extract (this is not in the original recipe, but I think almond adds a nice touch!)

1 1/2 Cups All-Purpose Flour

1/3 Cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder

1 Teaspoon Baking Soda

1/2 Teaspoon Salt

3 Cups Rolled Oats

1 Cup Raisins (I left out the raisins, not a huge fan of them.)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven 350 degrees

2. Beat butter and sugars until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well. Add combined flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt; mix well. Stir in oats and raisins; mix well.

3. Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 10-12 minutes. Cool 1 minute on cookie sheet then move to metal rack. Enjoy!

Chine Pattern: Versace Byzantine

They are delicious and easy to make! If you love chocolate and oatmeal cookies, these are for you! Enjoy.