Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

This delicious cookie recipe is from the side of gold medal flour.

1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
2 cups quick cooking oats
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup chocolate chips
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, beat brown sugar, butter, vanilla, and egg with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended, or mix with spoon. Add oats, flour, baking soda, and salt; mix well. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts.

2. On ungreased cookie sheets, shape the cookies and place on cookie sheet.

3. Bake 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks.