Hershey’s Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour*
1 tsp. baking soda
½ tsp. salt
2 sticks butter, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
¾ cup packed light brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 eggs
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
4 cups oats
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Preheat oven to 350°

Stir together flour, baking soda and salt; set aside. In another large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla until creamy. Add eggs; beat well. Gradually add flour mixture, beating well. Stir in oats, chocolate chips and nuts.

Bake 8 – 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool slightly; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely.

Makes about 5 dozen cookies.
*or 2 ¾ whole wheat flour