Double Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
1 1/2 c sugar
1 c butter, softened
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/4 c flour
1/3 c cocoa powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
3 c uncooked quick oats
6 oz. semisweet chocolate chips
optional - 1/2 c chopped walnuts
Preheat oven to 350. Lightly grease a cookie sheet.
Combine sugar and butter in large bowl. Beat with mixer, medium speed, util fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla.
Sift together flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Stilr into creamed mixture. Add oats and chocolate chips, nuts if desired. Dough will be very stiff. Add up to 1/4 cup water if needed.
Form tablespoon size balls and place on prepared cookie sheet. Flatten slightly. Bake 10-12 minutes. Makes 4 dozen.