Evening Plans

I am reading that book we got today, and got the urge for something concrete to offset the theory. (Which reminds me of the scene from The West Wing where the President's daughter greets the Chief of Staff - "Hi, Mr. McGarry" "Hi, Zoe, how are you? What have you been up to?" "Keeping it real, Mr. McGarry". She then walks out of the Oval Office, and he turns to the President, who's reading something. "Did you understand that?" He doesn't even look up. "Not a clue.")

Well, understand this - a batch of which are cooling on the counter at this moment. Minus the one grabbed by my daughter on her way out.

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

2.5 cups oatmeal
1 cup butter (2 sticks)
1 cup white sugar
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
2 cups flour
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
3 oz chocolate chips

1. Blend oatmeal to fine consistency in food processor.
2. Cream butter and sugars, beating until creamy.
3. Add eggs and vanilla, and beat until blended.
4. Add flour, oatmeal, salt, baking powder, and baking soda; beat until blended.
5. Add chocolate chips; beat until blended.
6. Scoop and place on baking sheet.
7. Bake at 375 for 12 or so minutes.
8. Allow to cool on sheet, then transfer to wire rack to complete cooling.