1 c Firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 ts Salt (opt)
3/4 c Margarine or butter, 2 1/2 c QUAKER Oats (quick or old
-softened -fashioned, uncooked)
2 Eggs 1 pk Semi-sweet chocolate
1 ts Vanilla -pieces (6 oz)
1 1/4 c All-purpose flour 1/2 c Chopped nuts
1/2 ts Baking soda
Heat oven to 350’F. Lightly grease 2 large cookie sheets. Beat sugar
and margarine until fluffy. Blend in eggs and vanilla. Add combined
flour, baking soda, salt and oats; mix well. Stir in chocolate pieces
and nuts. Divide dough in half. Press each half into circle about
3/4″ thick on prepared cookie sheets. Bake 17-20 minutes or until
lightly browned. Cool 5 minutes on cookie sheets; remove to wire
racks. Cool completely. Cut into wedges to serve.
Makes 2 giant cookies.
VARIATION: Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie
sheets. Bake 10-12 minutes. Makes about 3 dozen cookies.
Yields
2 servings
