Ingredients

1 1/2

cups packed brown sugar

1

cup butter, softened

1

teaspoon vanilla

1

egg

2

cups quick-cooking oats

1 1/2

cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose or unbleached flour

1

teaspoon baking soda

1/4

teaspoon salt

1

cup semisweet chocolate chips (6 oz)

1

cup chopped nuts, if desired

Preparation

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.

Onto ungreased cookie sheet, drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls about 2 inches apart.

Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.