Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter or margarine, softened
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups cocoa
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups quick-cooking rolled oats
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. 2

   In a large bowl beat together butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

3. 3

   Add eggs and vanilla and beat until combined.

4. 4

   In a separate bowl, stir together flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; gradually add to butter mixture while stirring.

5. 5

   Do not over mix.

6. 6

   Stir in oats and nuts until combined. (Batter will be thick and stiff).

7. 7

   Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet.

8. 8

   Bake 11 to 12 minutes or until set; cookies will be slightly moist in the center. Try not to overbake. Cool 1 minute on cookie sheet and then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.