#StaySafe: Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

What better way to enjoy some at-home time than with a delicious recipe for chocolate chip cookies? Try this one out and enjoy a sweet treat with the whole family!

• 1/2 pound butter, softened (2 sticks)
• 3/4 cup + 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2 1/4 cups flour
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Pinch of cinnamon
• 2 2/3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 3/4 cups chopped walnuts

In a medium sized bowl, combine flour, rolled oats, baking soda, salt and cinnamon, stir and set aside. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugars. Add one egg at a time and once smooth, stir in lemon juice and vanilla extract. Add dry ingredients to wet mixture and stir until there are no dry lumps. Gently fold in chocolate chips and walnuts. Spoon dough onto parchment paper and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 10-12 minutes.