Side of the Trail Cookies

Recipe View Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). (5 minutes)

Recipe View In a large mixing bowl, cream together the shortening and peanut butter until smooth. (3 minutes)

Recipe View Add the packed brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture. Beat until light and fluffy. (5 minutes)

Recipe View In a separate bowl, whisk together the quick-cooking oats, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto an ungreased baking sheet, leaving some space between each cookie. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Slightly flatten each cookie with the bottom of a glass or the palm of your hand. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set. (12 minutes)

Recipe View Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. (10 minutes)