Yummy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. butter
3/4 c. firmly packed brown sugar
3/4 c. granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 c. whole wheat flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
2 c. quick cooking oats (not instant)
1 bag pure semi-sweet jumbo chocolate chips
1 c. chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

Preparation

Cream together the butter and sugars.
Add eggs and vanilla; blend thoroughly.
In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda and salt.
Add to creamed mixture; blend thoroughly. Add oats, chocolate chips and nuts; mix well.
Drop by tablespoon onto buttered baking sheet(s).
Bake in preheated 375\u00b0 oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until evenly browned.
Let cool on wire rack. Makes about 36 fantastic chocolate chip cookies.