As Big As A Plate Cookies

I have been making these cookies since i was married 26 years ago. the original recipe came from sunset magazine, i think, and these are my husband's favorites. make sure to let them cool on the cookie sheet for at least 5 minutes after baking or they will fall apart.

Steps

Preheat oven to 350.

Mix flour , baking soda , and salt in a small bowl and set aside.

In a large bowl , beat butter and brown sugar until creamy.

Beat in eggs and vanilla.

Gradually add flour mixture , beating until well blended.

Stir in oats , chips , and nuts , if using.

Spoon 1 / 2-cup portions of dough onto greased baking sheets , spacing cookies 6 inches apart and 2 1 / 2 inches from edges of sheets.

Grease bottom of a pie pan , dip in granulated sugar , and use to flatten each cookie into 5 inch circle.

If necessary , press cookies lightly with your fingers to give them an even thickness.

Bake at 350 until edges are lightly browned , about 15 minutes.

Let cool on baking sheets for about 5 minutes , then transfer to racks to cool completely.

Ingredients

flour, baking soda, salt, butter, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, quick-cooking rolled oats, semisweet chocolate, nuts, granulated sugar