Giant Oatmeal Cookies

* Exported from MasterCook *

GIANT OATMEAL COOKIES

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Serving Size : 2 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 c Firmly packed brown sugar
3/4 c Margarine or butter,
-softened
2 Eggs
1 t Vanilla
1 1/4 c All-purpose flour
1/2 t Baking soda
1/2 t Salt (opt)
2 1/2 c QUAKER Oats (quick or old
-fashioned, uncooked)
1 pk Semi-sweet chocolate
-pieces (6 oz)
1/2 c Chopped nuts

Heat oven to 350'F. Lightly grease 2 large cookie sheets. Beat sugar and
margarine until fluffy. Blend in eggs and vanilla. Add combined flour,
baking soda, salt and oats; mix well. Stir in chocolate pieces and nuts.
Divide dough in half. Press each half into circle about 3/4" thick on
prepared cookie sheets. Bake 17-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool 5
minutes on cookie sheets; remove to wire racks. Cool completely. Cut into
wedges to serve.

Makes 2 giant cookies.

VARIATION: Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie
sheets. Bake 10-12 minutes. Makes about 3 dozen cookies.



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