1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1-1/4 c. all purpose flour
1 c. Quaker oats
1/2 c. chopped nuts (optional)
2/3 c. butter, softened
12 oz. pkg. Nestle Toll House Morsels, divided
1 tsp. baking powder
Powdered sugar

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease 13 x 9 inch pan. Beat sugar, butter, eggs and vanilla until smooth. Add 1 cup morsels, melted; mix well. Add flour, oats, baking powder, remaining morsels and nuts, mixing well.

Spread into prepared pan. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until brownies pull away from sides of pan. Cool completely. Sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired. Cut into bars. Makes 2 dozen.

To melt morsels: Microwave at high 1 to 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth. Or, heat in heavy saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth.