1 c. butter
1 c. brown sugar, packed
1 c. white sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
3 c. oats
1 (12 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips
1 c. chopped nuts (optional)

Cream butter, sugars, eggs, and vanilla. Add flour, soda, powder and salt mixing well. Stir in oats, chips, and nuts. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool slightly before transferring to cooling racks or waxed paper.