Giant Oatmeal Spice Cookies

Giant Oatmeal Spice Cookies

Makes 2 dozen

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups flour, all-purpose
1/2 teaspoon soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon, ground
2 teaspoons cloves, ground
2 teaspoons ginger; ground
1 cup butter (or marg.); softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup sugar, brown; firmly packed
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups oats, quick-cooking; uncooked
1 cup nuts; chopped (opt.)

Directions:
1. Combine flour, soda, salt, and spices; set aside. Combine butter and sugar, creaming well; beating in eggs and vanilla. Add flour mixture, mixing well. Stir in oats; add nuts, if desired. Drop dough by a 1/4-cup measure 5 inches apart onto lightly greased cookie sheets. Bake at 375°F for 12 to 14 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool slightly on cookie sheets; remove to wire racks to cool completely.