Tradition: Fresh Cookies on the First Day of School

One of my favorite traditions is making cookies for the kids on the first day of school. When they come home I dish them up with warm cookies and a cold glass of milk as they tell me about their day.

Today is the first day of school for us! I made my normal Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies, only I put in mini m&m's instead of chocolate chips. YUMMO!

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

1 c. shortening
1 c. white sugar
1 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
2 c. flour
1 tsp soda
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp vanilla
2 c. oatmeal (quick or regular)
1/2 c. chocolate chips (or more if you like!)
1 c. coconut (optional)

Cream together shortening and sugars. Add eggs and vanilla. Mix up dry ingredients in a separate bowl. Add to wet ingredients. Add in chocolate chips. Mix together well. Bake at 350 degrees for 7-10 minutes. Makes about 3-4 dozen.