sugars until creamy. Add eggs, milk and vanilla; beat well. Add combined flour, baking soda and salt; mix well. Stir in oats, chocolate pieces and nuts; mix well. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake 9-10 minutes for chewy cookies or 12-13 minutes for a crisp cookie. Cool 1 minute; remove to wire rack. Cool completely. Makes about 4 1/2 dozen.

Bars: Press dough onto bottom of ungreased 13x9 inch baking pan. Bake 30-35 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool completely; cut into bars. Store tightly covered. Makes 32 bars.