1 c Firmly packed brown sugar 3/4 c Margarine or butter, -softened 2 Eggs 1 t Vanilla 1 1/4 c All-purpose flour 1/2 t Baking soda 1/2 t Salt (opt) 2 1/2 c QUAKER Oats (quick or old -fashioned, uncooked) 1 pk Semi-sweet chocolate -pieces (6 oz) 1/2 c Chopped nuts Heat oven to 350'F. Lightly grease 2 large cookie sheets. Beat sugar and margarine until fluffy. Blend in eggs and vanilla. Add combined flour, baking soda, salt and oats; mix well. Stir in chocolate pieces and nuts. Divide dough in half. Press each half into circle about 3/4" thick on prepared cookie sheets. Bake 17-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool 5 minutes on cookie sheets; remove to wire racks. Cool completely. Cut into wedges to serve. Makes 2 giant cookies. VARIATION: Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 10-12 minutes. Makes about 3 dozen cookies.