2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 c. (2 sticks) unsalted butter
1 c. granulated sugar
1 c. firmly packed light brown sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
2 c. quick-cooking oats (not instant)
1 (12 oz.) pkg. semi-sweet chocolate pieces

Sift together flour, baking soda and salt onto wax paper. Reserve. Beat together butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla in large bowl until fluffy. Stir in flour mixture until well blended. Stir in oats and chocolate pieces. Drop batter by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 10-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Transfer cookies to wire rack to cool.