Nestle Toll House Choc-Oat-Chip Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt (optional)
• 1 ¼ cups packed light brown sugar**
• 1 cup butter, softened (226g)
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 ½ cups quick or old-fashioned oats
• 2 cups chocolate morsels
• 1 cup coarsely chopped nuts (optional)

**Brown sugar substitutes
For light brown sugar:
Mix 1 cup granulated sugar with 2 tablespoons molasses
For dark brown sugar:
Mix 1 cup granulated sugar with 3 tablespoons molasses

Instructions

1. Combine flour, baking soda and salt in a small bowl.
2. Beat brown sugar, butter and granulated sugar in large mixer bowl until creamy.
3. Beat in eggs, milk and vanilla.
4. Gradually beat in flour mixture.
5. Stir in oats, chocolate morsels and nuts.
6. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets.
7. Bake in preheated 375°F (190C) oven for 9 to 10 minutes for chewy cookies or 12 to 13 minutes for crispy cookies.
8. Let stand for 1 minute; remove to wire racks to cool completely.