Oatmeal Cinnamon Chip Cookies

The first time I made these cookies, Darrell immediately proclaimed them his favorite. They've become staples in my holiday baking, and I even turned them into a cookie cake for Darrell's birthday in 2011. However, I realized the other day that I had never actually posted the recipe for said cookies. Shame on me. They are super easy, pretty unique (the cinnamon chips themselves are only made by Hershey's, I believe), and quite tasty. I'd call Darrell out as a pig since he ate the whole (half) batch that I made, but truthfully, I made them only for him anyway. I've been having a weird thing with oatmeal and nuts lately, and these were too oatmeal-y for pregnant me. Thankfully none of my favorite holiday treats are oatmeal- or nut-based.

Oatmeal Cinnamon Chip Cookies
(from Hershey's)

1 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
2 1/2 cups oats
1 10 oz bag Hershey's Cinnamon Chips (approx 1 2/3 cup)

Preheat oven to 350*. Beat butter, sugar, and brown sugar in a bowl until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla, beat until smooth. Gradually add flour and baking soda, mixing well. Stir in oats and cinnamon chips. Drop by heaping teaspoons onto un-greased cookie sheet. Bake ten to twelve minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on pan slightly, then transfer to cooling rack. Yields approximately four dozen.