Yummy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
["1 c. butter", "3/4 c. firmly packed brown sugar", "3/4 c. granulated sugar", "2 large eggs", "1 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract", "1 1/2 c. whole wheat flour", "1 tsp. baking soda", "1 tsp. salt", "2 c. quick cooking oats (not instant)", "1 bag pure semi-sweet jumbo chocolate chips", "1 c. chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)"]
["Cream together the butter and sugars.", "Add eggs and vanilla; blend thoroughly.", "In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda and salt.", "Add to creamed mixture; blend thoroughly. Add oats, chocolate chips and nuts; mix well.", "Drop by tablespoon onto buttered baking sheet(s).", "Bake in preheated 375\u00b0 oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until evenly browned.", "Let cool on wire rack. Makes about 36 fantastic chocolate chip cookies."]
["butter", "brown sugar", "sugar", "eggs", "vanilla", "whole wheat flour", "baking soda", "salt", "cooking oats", "semi-sweet jumbo chocolate chips", "pecans"]