Cream: 2 c sugar 2 c brown sugar 2 c butter (can substitute ½ c shortening) Mix: 4 eggs 2 tsp vanilla Sift and Add: 2 tsp baking powder 2 tsp soda 1 tsp salt 4 1/3 c flour Stir in by hand (but I never do): 4 ½ c oatmeal (not instant) Then add any of the following if desired: (We’ve found the yummiest combo is coconut and butterscotch chips.) Chocolate chips Coconut White chocolate chips Butterscotch chips Bake at 280 for 18 minutes and let cool on pan. *Warning: This makes a HUGE batch. I usually half it or freeze half the dough for later.