Nutful Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 325F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. 2
   In a small bowl, dissolve instant espresso powder in water.
3. 3
   Set aside.
4. 4
   In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
5. 5
   Beat in egg and vanilla extract, followed by espresso mixture.
6. 6
   In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda and salt.
7. 7
   With the mixer on low speed, gradually blend the flour mixture into the butter mixture.
8. 8
   Stir in rolled oats and chocolate chips.
9. 9
   Drop rounded teaspoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheet.
10. 10
    Flatten slightly with your fingertips and leave about 2 inches between cookies to allow room for them to spread.
11. 11
    Bake for 11-14 minutes, until cookies are golden around the edges and set in the center.
12. 12
    Cool for 2-3 minutes on baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.