Instructions: L ts baking soda
l/2 ts salt (optional)

2 1/2 c QUAKER Oats uncooked
(quick or old fashioned)

12 oz semi-sweet chocolate pieces
l c chopped nuts (optional)

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

Easy Bar Cookies: Press dough onto bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch baking pan. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool completely; cut into bars. Store tightly covered. 32 BARS

High Altitude Adjustment: Increase flour to 2 cups.

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