The Best Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

 This was a recipe that was passed down to me by my mom. I've no idea where it originally came from. But these are seriously the best oatmeal cookies, but there is a caveat. If you eat these warm from the oven it will be "eh, it's ok, but certainly not the best". But if you let these sit for a day (so hard because cookies!) somewhere at about 18+ hours after being baked these transform into absolute fabulousness. 

Many cookies are good straight from the oven, but as time passes they aren't as great. So if you have the will power to let these sit, I absolutely recommend you try these. 

 Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

2 c semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 1/2 c quick oats
1 c butter or margarine, softened
1 c sugar
1 c packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 3/4 c unsifted flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 c chopped walnuts

Heat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.  In food processor or blender combine 1/2 c chocolate chips and 1 1/2 c of the oats.  Process until chocolate is coarsely ground, about 15 seconds.

In large mixer bowl, cream butter, sugar, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla.  Mix in flour, baking soda, salt, and oat/chocolate mixture.  Stir in nuts and remaining oats and chocolate chips.

Drop by tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets.  Bake for 8-10 minutes or until cookies are light golden brown.  (Don't over bake)  Cool on racks.  Mates about 6 dozen 2" cookies.

"These are good cookies to eat right away.  You'll only need a single batch. The best, delicious, yummiest cookies ever is you don't eat them until they are one-day old.  You'll need a double batch for sure." --Note from Mom that came with the recipe.