1 stick butter
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
6 oz. semisweet chocolate pieces
3/4 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1 lg. egg
1 c. all purpose flour
1/2 c. quick cooking or regular oats
1/2 c. broken walnuts, optional

Cream butter, sugar, and vanilla. Beat in egg until blended. Sprinkle with flour, soda and salt and beat until smooth. Stir in oats, chocolate and walnuts. Drop by teaspoons a few inches apart onto greased cookie sheets. Bake in preheated 375 degree oven 10-12 minutes. Cool on racks. Makes 3 to 3 1/2 dozen.