*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                          GIANT OATMEAL COOKIES

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

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   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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