Christmas Cowboy Cookies

Ingredients

2 cups (500 mL) rolled oats
1 tsp (5 mL) baking soda
1/2 tsp (2 mL) baking powder
1 cup (250 mL) unsalted butter
3/4 cup (175 mL) granulated sugar
3/4 cup (175 mL) brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp (5mL) vanilla extract
2 cups (500 mL) flour
11/2 cups (375 mL) milk chocolate chips
1 cup (250 mL) walnuts
 

Directions

In a medium bowl, whisk oats, baking soda, baking powder together.  In a medium metal bowl, beat softened butter and sugars together.  Beat in eggs and vanilla.  Using a wooden spoon, gradually stir in flour mixture until well combined.  Fold in chocolate chips and walnuts.  Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.  Preheat oven to 180° C (350° F).  Scoop dough into a 1/3 cup (75 mL) and drop on to a lightly greased cookie sheet  4 inches (10 cm) apart.  Flatten with your hand or a lid from a large jar.  Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.  Let cool on a wire rack.