Choc-oat-chip Cookies

chocolate, cookies, desserts

1 cup margarine or butter; softened 2 sticks
1 1/4 cup brown sugar; firmly packed
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
2 tablespoon milk
2 teaspoon vanilla
1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
2 1/2 cup oats (quick or old-fashnd)
12 oz chocolate chips (1 pkg)
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Heat oven to 375F degrees. Beat margarine and sugar until creamy. Add eggs, milk, and vanilla; beat well. Add flour, baking soda, and salt; mix well. Stir in oats, chocolate chips, and nuts; mix well. Drop by rounded measuring tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 9 to 10 minutes for a chewy cookie or 12 to 13 minutes for a crisp cookie. Cool 1 minute on cookie sheet; remove to wire rack. Cool completely.