Choc Oat Chip Cookies

1 c Margarine or butter;softened

- 2 sticks 1 1/4 c Brown sugar; firmly packed

1/2 c Granulated sugar

2 Eggs

2 tb Milk

2 ts Vanilla

1 3/4 c All-purpose flour

1 ts Baking soda

1/2 ts Salt (optional)

2 1/2 c Oats (quick or old-fashnd)

12 oz chips (1 pkg)

1 c 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.