Popular chocolate chip cookies are given a textural and nutritional boost with a bit of oatmeal.

One-Bowl Chocolate-Oatmeal Cookies

1 1/4 cups firmly packed brown sugar
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups quick-cooking oatmeal
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped nuts

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl beat brown sugar, butter and sugar until creamy. Add eggs, milk and vanilla; beating well. Stir in flour, baking soda and salt. Mix in oatmeal, chocolate chips and nuts.
3. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto an ungreased baking sheet and bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until starting to brown. Cool slightly before removing from baking sheet.

Makes 48 cookies.