Chocolate Chip Cookies

INGREDIENTS:

2 1/4 c. flour
2 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1/2 to 1 c. butter
2 tsp. vanilla
2 lg. eggs
2 c. quick-cooking oats
1 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 c. chopped nuts

OPTIONAL INGREDIENTS:

Choose one or 1/2 cup of two. 1 c. flaked coconut 1 c. wheat germ 1 c. nonfat dry milk

DIRECTIONS:

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly measure flour into large bowl, saving out 1 cup. Add remaining ingredients, except nuts, chips and oats. If adding optional ingredients (peanut butter, dry milk or wheat germ) do so at this point. Beat at medium speed until well blended, about 1-2 minutes. By hand stir in the cup of flour, oats, chips, and nuts. Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls onto foil-lined cookie sheet. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown.