Classic oatmeal chocolate chip cookie dough baked into bars.

Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars

1/2 pound butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups quick cooking oatmeal
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped nuts

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Mix together melted butter, vanilla, and eggs. Stir in sugar and brown sugar.
3. Sift together and add flour, baking soda, baking powder, quick cooking oatmeal, chocolate chips, and chopped nuts. Pour into a greased 13 x 9-inch baking pan and bake for 20 minutes.

Makes 24 bars.