1/2 c. softened butter
1/3 c. white sugar
1/3 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. unsifted flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/8 tsp. nutmeg
1 c. oatmeal
1 c. chocolate chips

Beat butter, sugars, egg and vanilla until light and fluffy. Blend in flour, baking powder, salt, and spices. Stir in oatmeal and chocolate chips. Bake in a lightly greased 9-inch square pan at 350°F for 20 to 25 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool. Cut into bars. To double recipe, use a jelly roll pan.