Oatmeal Raisin Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Snow Days are perfect for doing so many things, such as…

Working out in the middle of the day

Since I didn’t feel like trekking out in the snow, I completed my workout at home, doing Jackie Warner’s Total Body Power Circuit + 2 miles of running. My legs are still shaking 5 hours later.

Keeping the makeup bag closed

Wearing my cozy slipper socks

Making delicious Strawberry-Banana Green Monsters…

…and enjoying them while snuggled under my cozy fleece blanket

Painting my nails

Shopping online (errr, umm, “window” shopping online…)

And of course…what would a snow day be without a little baking??

I was really feelin’ the oatmeal raisin combo today, but I knew hubby would be disappointed if there wasn’t some chocolate involved. Can you blame him?

The result was an amazing fusion of oatmeal raisin + chocolate chunk.

Now, don’t get me wrong…I’ve had oatmeal raisin and chocolate together in cookies before. But apparently it’s been a while, because I am loving these little gems.

The different flavors of sweet between the chocolate chunks and raisins really give them the perfect amount of sweetness. If you prefer a little extra sweetness in your goodies, you could always add in a tablespoon or two of honey.

The texture may be my favorite part of these cookies; a slightly crunchy outside, with a subtly chewy inside.

If you have a Cookie Monster in your house, just remember…

You’ve been warned.

Oatmeal Raisin Chocolate Chunk Cookies

(Makes approximately 2 dozen)

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/4 egg substitute
• 1-1/2 tsp vanilla
• 2 cups oats
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chunks, chopped

Directions:

In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugars. Add egg, egg substitute, and vanilla; mix well.

Combine the oats, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to wet mixture.

Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls (or use an ice cream scoop) 2 inches apart onto cookie sheets lined with parchment paper.

Bake at 350 degrees for 11-12 minutes, or until edges are slightly golden. Cool for 2 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. ENJOY!

I’m thinking my next combo for these babies might be white chocolate + dried cranberries?

So believe it or not, I’ve spent this whole day at home and not once did I attempt to come up with something for dinner. Oooops.

Perhaps tonight may have to be a “hubby brings dinner home after work” kinda night.   Who’s with me??

Question for the Evening:

On average, how many meals do you eat out each week?

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