The Recipe

Here is the recipe for my mother’s amazing chocolate chip cookies. Depending on who you talk to, these cookies are called ‘Mrs. Fields’ Cookies,’ ‘my mom’s cookies,’ simply ‘the chocolate chip cookies’ or ‘kolačići “Rejčel.”’

The trick to making them turn out right (I have had many not-quite-right batches.) is letting the butter soften for a really long time – overnight is good. This recipe makes many many cookies. I usually halve it.

Without further ado:

2 cups dark brown sugar
2 cups granulated sugar
1 tsp salt
2 tsp baking soda
2 cups real butter
4 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
2 tsp baking powder
3 cups oatmeal
5 cups flour
2 – 12 oz. bags chocolate chips (or a few broken up chocolate bars)
2 cups nuts

Combine the ingredients and mix well. Bake at 400 degrees (F) for 6 to 8 minutes.

Enjoy.