Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies Or Bars

Photo: flickr user twoblueday

Ingredients

1 cup butter

3/4 cup white sugar

3/4 cup brown sugar

2 eggs

1 tablespoon hot water

1 1/2 cups sifted flour

1 teaspoon soda

1 teaspoon salt

2 cups oatmeal

12 ounces chocolate chips

1 teaspoon vanilla

1/2 - 1 c. chopped nuts (optional)

Preparation

Cream butter, add sugar, cream together. Add eggs, hot water, mix together. Add flour, soda, salt. Add oatmeal, chocolate chips, vanilla and nuts slowly. Mix well. Drop by spoonful on greased cookie sheet. Bake 350 degrees, 10-12 minutes.

For bars put in greased 9x11 inch pan. Bake 350 degrees 20-25 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup chocolate chips. Put on top while still hot. After melted, spread.