Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar

1 cup butter or margarine, softened

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 egg

2 cups oats

1 1/2 cups all-purpose 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. In large bowl, stir brown sugar and butter until blended. Stir in vanilla and egg until light and fluffy. Stir in oats, flour, baking soda and salt; stir in chocolate chips and nuts.
• 2 Onto ungreased cookie sheet, drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls about 2 inches apart.
• 3 Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.

Makes 42 cookies