1 c. butter (soft)
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. flour
2 1/2 c. oatmeal
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. chocolate chips
1 c. chopped nuts (optional)

Beat butter and sugar; add egg one at a time, stir in vanilla. Stir in flour, oatmeal, baking soda and salt. Add chips and nuts. Drop on cookie sheets (ungreased) with spoon. Bake at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes on greased cookie sheet.