Chewy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Adapted From:All Recipes

Ingredients:
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 3/4 cup all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups quick cooking oats
1 cup walnuts
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture until just blended. Mix in the quick oats, walnuts, and chocolate chips. Drop by heaping spoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets.

Bake for 12 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Freezer Directions:

Prepare dough as directed and freeze.

Thaw completely before baking.