1 c. brown sugar
1/3 c. butter
1 egg
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 c. oatmeal
1 c. flour
1/2 pkg. chocolate chips
1/2 c. nuts (if desired)

Cream the sugar and butter; mix in the rest of ingredients. Put in 8x8 pan. Put chocolate chips on top.