1 3/4 c. boiling water
1 c. uncooked oatmeal
1 stick butter
1 c. packed brown sugar
1 c. white sugar
2 lg. eggs, well beaten
1 3/4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. cocoa
1 (12 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips
3/4 c. chopped walnuts

Pour boiling water over oatmeal. Let stand 10 minutes. Add brown and white sugar and butter. Stir until butter melts. Add eggs; mix well. Add dry ingredients. Mix well. Add 1/2 package chips.

Pour into greased and floured 9 x 13 inch pan. Sprinkle top with white sugar, remaining chocolate chips and nuts. Sprinkle again with white sugar. Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes. Serve with whipped cream, if desired.