Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk cookies

Although you wouldn't know it by following this blog, there's actually been a lot of baking going on here lately. I've discovered some great new recipes that I promise to post soon, including a fabulous crusty bread that takes even less effort than the 5-minute breads I was so excited about last year.

Yesterday however, I just needed a cookie. These are modified from a Martha recipe, and have become my new favorite. I love the texture as well as the not-too-sweet flavor. Enjoy!

Oatmeal Chocolate-Chunk cookies

Makes about 3 dozen cookies

3 cups oats (not quick oats)

1 cup flour (I use white wheat)

1/2 cup bran or wheat germ

1 t baking soda

1 t baking powder

1 t cinnamon

1/2 t sea salt

2 sticks unsalted butter, softened

2/3 c granulated sugar

2/3 c light brown sugar, packed

2 large eggs

1 t vanilla

1 c dark chocolate chunks or chips

Mix dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugars. Add eggs and vanilla to butter mixture. Add dry ingredients and stir to combine. Add in chocolate chunks. Bake at 350F for 15-20 minutes, depending on your over and your preference for chewy or crunchier cookies. Devour.