When there's and empty bin and a blank grocery list...

Imagine my surprise when I opened my chocolate chip bin to discover it was empty. Like... not a chip to be found. Um... where did they all go? Who didn't put it on the grocery list? Who didn’t buy any? Oops... I'm likely the reason for all of that. So when I went to make these Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies I had to quick consider options since the dough was ready for chips and my bin was sadly empty. Thankfully I had a container of mixed M&Ms and chocolate chips from a cookie mix project we did with our girls club. Everyone loves M&Ms right?! Well... a lot of people do so I figured I'd be safe. I was baking for my coworkers for a Monday morning... First Monday in Spring which apparently meant all the calls and problems we could have for one day! Ooof! Welcome construction season! Everyone was very grateful for a sweet treat. My family was thankful the recipe made a bunch so we could keep some at home and enjoy after our picnic dinner on the deck since it was so nice outside! These are great - even with M&Ms, I bet great with chocolate chips too. My one coworker said it was the happiest ingredient swap ever - noted!

Classic Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
1 cup butter, softened to room temperature
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
2 cups chocolate chips or chocolate chunks

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper, silicone liners or lightly grease with cooking spray.
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or in a large bowl with a handheld mixer, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 1-2 minutes. Add eggs and vanilla and beat until creamy and well-combined, 1-2 minutes. Add baking soda, baking powder, salt and mix well. Add flour, oatmeal and chocolate chips. Mix until no dry streaks remain (don’t go crazy; just mix until evenly combined).
Scoop the cookies into balls (about 2 tablespoons each) and place a couple inches apart on the baking sheets.
Bake at 350 degrees for 9-11 minutes.