Chewy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.

In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture until just blended. Mix in the oats and chocolate chips. Drop by heaping spoonfuls, or use a medium-sized cookie scoop, onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper.

Bake for 12 to 14 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Makes about 3 1/2 dozen.