Makes 12 cookies.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups unbleached white flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp cinnamon (optional)
• 1/2 cup butter, softened (if you have time)
• 1/2 cup shortening (or 1/2 cup more butter)
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup brown sugar (or 3/4 more granulated sugar)
• 2 eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/4 cup rolled oats (or 1/2 cup more flour)
• 1 bag chocolate (or alternative) chips
• 1 handful walnuts (optional)
• 1 handful whatever else (I like cranberries)

Preparation:

1. Preheat over to 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Mix all together.
3. Place spoonful of dough on tin foil on baking sheet (shiny side up).
4. Bake at 300 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes. (Do not over-bake.)