1/2 c. unsalted butter, softened
1/2 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
3/4 c. oatmeal
1/2 to 3/4 c. chocolate chips

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Mix first 4 ingredients well.

2. Add remaining ingredients, adding chocolate chips last. Mix well.

3. Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Yield: 3 dozen.