How To: Bake oatmeal chocolate chip cookies

You can't get more American than chocolate chip cookies. But to keep your waistline in check and your strokes minimal, substitute a few chocolate chips for oatmeal the next time you bake cookies.

Watch this video to learn how to bake oatmeal chocolate chip cookies, a healthy alternative to your usual chocolate chip goods. They're just as tasty, but with less fat and calories.

1-1/4 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon
2 sticks butter
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1-1/2 tsp vanilla extract
3 cups old fashioned oats
1-2/3 cups chocolate chips

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