Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

These have been a favorite with family and friends for years

2 1/2 sticks soft butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg 1 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 cup flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
3 cups oatmeal
2 cups semi-sweet chips
1 cup walnuts (optional)

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Stir flour, soda, salt and cinnamon together and add to wet ingredients, then add oats, chocolate chips, and nuts. Drop by round tablespoons on ungreased sheet. Bake 8 to 9 minutes for chewy, 10 to 11 minutes for crisp.