Toffee Oat Cookies

(EQ picnic ones)

3/4 C butter (no substitutes), softened
1 C packed brown sugar
3/4 C sugar
2 eggs
3 tsp vanilla extract
2 1/4 C all-purpose flour
2 1/4 C old-fashioned oats
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking pdr
1/2 tsp salt
1 10 oz pkg english toffee bits

1. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugars.
2. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3. Beat in vanilla.
4. Combine the flour, oats, baking soda, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture.
5. Stir in toffee bits.
6. Make a concerted effort to not eat half of the dough.
7. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2" apart onto Pam-sprayed baking sheets.
8. Bake at 375 for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
9. Cool for 1 minute before removing from pans to wire racks.

Makes about 4 dozen cookies.