Friday, April 24, 2015

OATMEAL CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup butter or margarine, soften
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 lg egg
2 cups oats
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Preheat oven to 350*F
In large bowl, mix sugar & butter until blended.  Beat in vanilla & egg till light & fluffy.  Mix in oats, flour and baking soda; stir in chocolate chips and walnuts.
Drop tablespoonfuls of dough onto ungreased cookie sheet about 2 inches apart.
Bake 9-11 mins. or till golden brown.  Cool slightly and remove from sheet to wire rack.  When cookies are cool, store in airtight container.