Ingredients

  • 1 cup softened butter
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups old-fashioned oatmeal
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or 1/2 cup walnuts

Method

  • Cream butter.
  • Add sugars; mix well.
  • Add eggs and vanilla and beat well.
  • Add flour, soda, salt, oatmeal and nuts and mix well.
  • Shape into rolls on waxed paper.
  • Chill in refrigerator or freezer.
  • Slice 1/4-inch thick.
  • Bake 10 minutes at 350°F.
  • Yield: 5 dozen cookies.