Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. margarine, softened
3/4 c. white sugar
3/4 c. brown sugar, packed
2 eggs
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. regular oats, uncooked
12 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 c. chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Preparation

Cream butter; gradually add sugars, beating until light and fluffy.
Add eggs and vanilla, beating well.
In a separate bowl, combine flour, soda, baking powder and salt.
Add to creamed mixture, beating well.
Stir in remaining ingredients.