Ingredients:
· 1 ½ cups packed brown sugar
· 1 cup butter or margarine, softened
· 2 tablespoons molasses
· 2 teaspoons vanilla
· 2 eggs
· 3 cups quick-cooking oats
· 1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
· 1 teaspoon baking soda
· 1 teaspoon salt
· ¾ cup chopped nuts (optional) walnuts or pecans
· 1 bag (12 oz.) semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups)
Directions:
1. Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 15x10x1-inch pan.
2. In a large bowl, beat brown sugar and butter with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in molasses, vanilla and eggs.
3. Stir in oats, flour, baking soda and salt. Stir in nuts (if desired) and chocolate chips. Spread into the pan.
4. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until light golden brown and center is set. Cool completely, about 1 hour.