Oatmeal Refrigerator Cookies

Step 1

To begin, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Stir them together and set them aside for a moment.

Step 2

In your mixing bowl, combine the butter and sugars. Beat them together until fluffy.

Step 3

Mix in a the vanilla.

Step 4

Mix the eggs, one at a time.

Step 5

Add your flour mixture to the mixing bowl and stir together until just combined.

Step 6

Mix in the quick-cooking oats.

Step 7

And finally add in the walnuts.

Step 8

Stir it all together.

Step 9

Divide your dough in half and spoon one half onto a sheet of waxed or parchment paper down the center in a row.

Step 10

With floured hands shape it into a 2 inch log.

Step 11

Roll the log tightly in the paper.

Step 12

Repeat with the other half of the dough. Refrigerate the rolls 10 hours, or overnight.

Step 13

After it has been refrigerated, heat your oven to 350 degrees.

Step 14

With a sharp knife, cut the logs into ⅓ inch thick slices.

Step 15

Place the slices on a baking sheet (or parchment paper for baking on a stone) an inch and a half apart.

Step 16

Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes, or until just golden.

Step 17

Let them cool for a minute in place on the sheet or parchment paper, then slide them to a rack to cool completely. Repeat with all of the dough.

Step 18

Enjoy!