Cookies

I have a major sweet tooth.  And there's nothing I love more than fresh baked cookies.  But let's face it that takes planning. And while I'm good at planning in some respects if I want a cookie, I want it now.  I've started to double and triple batch our favorite cookie recipes.  I then roll the dough out into a log, put it in syran wrap, roll the log again and throw in the freezer for about 30 minutes.  I then take out the dough and cut it into 3/4 inch disks and place them in a ziploc.  Now when I want fresh baked cookies I only have to wait for the oven to preheat.

The cookies need about 2-3 minutes of additional baking time and we use a silpat on our baking sheet which I think helps make the cookies so nice.

I've tried this method with several different cookie recipes and have been satisfied with each.
Below is the recipe for our family's favorite cookies.  What's yours?

West Hills Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Place in a large bowl and mix:

1 C brown sugar
1 C sugar
1 t vanilla
2 eggs
1 C softened butter

Sift together and add:
2 C flour
1 t baking soda
1/2 t salt
1/2 t baking powder

Mix until just blended.

By hand add:
2 C oats
1/2 C chopped nuts (optional)
8 oz. chocolate chips

Spoon onto cookie sheet and bake at 350 for 12-15 minutes.

My variation:

Barbara's Kitchen Sink Cookies

Sub 1/2 C chopped nuts with crushed pretzels
Sub 2 oz. of chocolate chips for peanut butter or white chocolate chips or a mixture of the two