2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
2 3/4 c. old fashioned oats
1 c. brown sugar (dark, packed)
1 c. granulated sugar
1 c. butter (room temperature)
2 lg. eggs
2 tbsp. milk
2 1/4 tsp. vanilla
18 oz. chocolate chips (3 c.)
1 1/2 c. chopped nuts, if desired

Cream butter and sugars together until fluffy. Add eggs, milk and vanilla. Sift together flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder. Gradually add to batter. When mixed, stir in oats, chips and nuts by hand. Chill dough. Roll into balls (meatball size). Bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 350 degrees about 12 to 13 minutes. Makes about 50 to 60.

For less rich cookie, reduce chips to 2 cups and nuts to 1 cup.