On the cover of Cookie Encounter, you can see a stack of Natalie’s cookies. Below you’ll find her recipe. Enjoy!

Natalie Alexander’s Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

1 C butter, softened

½ C white sugar

1 ¼ C brown sugar

2 eggs

2 t vanilla

1 t baking soda

1 ¾ C flour

2 ½ C quick oats

6 oz (1/2 pkg) chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cream butter and sugars. Add eggs and vanilla, and mix well. Stir in remaining dry ingredients, mix well. Drop by teaspoon onto ungreased cookie sheet about one inch apart. Bake 10 minutes for soft, 11-12 minutes for crunchy cookies. Makes about 6 dozen.