1 3/4 c. boiling water
1 c. raw oatmeal
1 c. brown sugar, lightly packed
1 c. white sugar
1/2 c. butter (chopped up)
2 lg. eggs
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tbsp. cocoa
12 oz. chocolate chips (semi-sweet)
1 3/4 c. flour

Pour boiling water over oatmeal. Let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes. Add brown sugar, white sugar, butter, to oatmeal mixture. Stir until butter melts. Add eggs, mix well. Add dry ingredients. Mix well. Add 1/2 package chocolate chips. Mix well. Pour into greased and floured 9 x 12 inch pan. Sprinkle remaining chips on top. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes.