Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 3 cup quick cooking oats
• 1 1/2 cup flour
• 1 package instant vanilla pudding mix (3oz.)
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1 tsp. salt
• 2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup chopped nuts, opt.

Directions

In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugars. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the oats, flour, pudding mix, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts, if desired. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks.

By Robin from Washington, IA