Chewy Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups brown sugar, packed
• 2 teaspoons maple extract (or use vanilla)
• 2 large eggs
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups quick-cooking oats
• 1 1/2 cups butterscotch chips or chocolate chips

Directions

1. 1

   Set oven to 350 degrees F.

2. 2

   Generoulsy grease cookie sheet/s.

3. 3

   In a large bowl mix together the butter with brown sugar, maple extract and eggs; beat using an electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy and no sugar granules remain (about 3 minutes).

4. 4

   In a bowl combine the flour with baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture and beat until just combined.

5. 5

   Stir in the oats until combined (the batter will be thick).

6. 6

   Mix in nuts or baking chips (if using).

7. 7

   Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls onto greased cooking sheet spacing about 2-inches apart.

8. 8

   Bake for 8-10 minutes or until lightly golden (do not overbake).

9. 9

   Cool for 2-3 minutes then remove to rack to cool completely.