1 c. butter flavor Crisco
1 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 c. granulated sugar
2 eggs
2 tbsp. milk
2 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. Quaker oats (quick or old fashioned, uncooked)
1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
1 c. semi-sweet chocolate pieces
1 c. holiday candy coated chocolate pieces or colored chips
1 c. coarsely chopped nuts

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Beat first 6 ingredients until smooth. Add combined, oats, flour, soda and salt; mix well. Stir in remaining ingredients.

Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 3 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes for chewy or 10-12 minutes for crisp cookies. Cool 2 minutes; remove to wire rack. Cool completely. About 4 dozen.