1 1/2 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. salt
1 c. butter
3/4 c. brown sugar
3/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. hot water
2 unbeaten eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. quick oats
1 c. chopped nuts
2 pkgs. (12 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate morsels

Sift flour once before measuring, then sift together with salt. Cream butter and both sugars gradually. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each. Dissolve soda in hot water and add to creamed mixture, alternating with sifted dry ingredients. Add nuts, chocolate chips and oats. Mix thoroughly and add vanilla. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.