Cowboy Cookies

This recipe was contributed by Rachel Nielson.

Dad's Winning Cowboy Cookies

(He won a church bake-off against all of the ladies!)

2 large eggs

1 cup sugar

1 cup brown sugar (packed)

2 sticks butter or margarine (at room temperature)

1 tsp. vanilla

1 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. baking powder

pinch of salt

2 cups unsifted flour

2 cups regular oats (not quick oats)

1/2 bag of chocolate chips

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Mix together dry ingredients in a separate bowl and set aside.

3. Mix eggs, both sugars, and butter in a large mixing bowl. Beat on medium speed until mixture is thoroughly mixed and fluffy.

4. Add vanilla, and mix well.

5. Add dry ingredients and mix thoroughly.

6. Add chocolate chips, and mix well.

7. Drop cookies on sprayed/greased baking sheet.

8. Bake for 12-13 minutes. Take out when spongy on top. Be careful not to over bake.