Gail's Chocolate Chip Cookies 5 - 6 dozen cookies

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar } Cream together
1 cup brown sugar

2 eggs
1 tsp. Vanilla } Add to butter mixture

2 cups flour
2 ½ cups instant oatmeal
½ tsp. Salt
1 tsp. Baking powder
1 tsp. Baking soda

In a small bowl, mix the dry ingredients. Add to butter/sugar mixture until just combined. Fold in 3 cups chocolate chips (and one cup nuts, if desired).

Bake on ungreased cookie sheets 8 - 10 minutes at 375 degrees.

Source: Gail McMillan