Kim Whacker’s Favorite Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar

1 cup butter or margarine, softened

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 egg

2 cups quick-cooking oats

1 1/2 cups all-purpose or unbleached flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (6 oz)

1 cup chopped nuts, if desired

  1. Heat oven to 350°F.
  2. In large bowl, stir brown sugar and butter until blended.
  3. Stir in vanilla and egg until light and fluffy.
  4. Stir in oats, flour, baking soda and salt; stir in chocolate chips and nuts.
  5. Onto ungreased cookie sheet, drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls about 2 inches apart.
  6. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.