2 1/4 c. flour
2 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1/2 to 1 c. butter
2 tsp. vanilla
2 lg. eggs
2 c. quick-cooking oats
1 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 c. chopped nuts

OPTIONAL INGREDIENTS:

1 c. flaked coconut
1 c. wheat germ
1 c. nonfat dry milk

Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly measure flour into large bowl, saving out 1 cup. Add remaining ingredients, except nuts, chips and oats. If adding optional ingredients (peanut butter, dry milk or wheat germ) do so at this point. Beat at medium speed until well blended, about 1-2 minutes. By hand stir in the cup of flour, oats, chips, and nuts. Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls onto foil-lined cookie sheet. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown.