1 c Margarine or butter;softened - 2 sticks 1 1/4 c Brown sugar; firmly packed 1/2 c Granulated sugar 2 Eggs 2 tb Milk 2 ts Vanilla 1 3/4 c All-purpose flour 1 ts Baking soda 1/2 ts Salt (optional) 2 1/2 c Oats (quick or old-fashnd) 12 oz Chocolate chips (1 pkg) 1 c Chopped nuts (optional) Heat oven to 375F degrees. Beat margarine and sugar until creamy. Add eggs, milk, and vanilla; beat well. Add flour, baking soda, and salt; mix well. Stir in oats, chocolate chips, and nuts; mix well. Drop by rounded measuring tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 9 to 10 minutes for a chewy cookie or 12 to 13 minutes for a crisp cookie. Cool 1 minute on cookie sheet; remove to wire rack. Cool completely.