1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 c. Nestle cocoa
2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
1 c. (2 sticks) butter, softened
1 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 eggs
1 (12 oz.) pkg. (2 c.) chocolate chips
2 c. Quaker Oats, uncooked
1 c. chopped walnuts

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In small bowl combine flour, Nestle cocoa, baking soda and salt; set aside. In large mixing bowl combine butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar and vanilla extract. Beat until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in chocolate chips, Quaker Oats and walnuts. Drop by slightly rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 9-11 minutes for chewy cookies, 12-13 minutes for crisp cookies. Let stand 2 minutes before removing from cookie sheet. Cool completely.