Ingredients

  • 1 Cup butter
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups oats
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate pieces

Method

  • 1. In a large mixing bowl beat butter or with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds Add the sugar, baking powder, and baking soda. Beat till combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally. Beat in the melted chocolate, egg, and vanilla till combined. Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer. Stir in remaining flour. Stir in the rolled oats and chocolate pieces.
  • 2. Drop dough by slightly rounded teaspoons about 3 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in a 375° oven for 8-10 minutes or till edges are firm. Transfer cookies to a wire rack and let cool. Makes about 48 cookies.