Pumpkin Oatmeal Choc. Chip Cookies

my cousin introduced these sweethearts to me! they are scrumptious!  

(Giving credit where it's due--this originally came from Jenny's "homeskillet", Lauren.)  

thanks Lauren & Jenny!  

get ready to drool...

2 sticks butter
1C firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 c. granulated sugar
2 eggs
2 t. vanilla
2 c. all purpose flour
1 t baking soda
1 1/2 t cinnamon
1/2 t. salt 
4 c. old fashioned quaker oats
1 can pumpkin
1 1/2 bags Ghiradelli milk choc. chips

Heat oven to 350
1) Beat together butter & sugars until creamy.
2) Add eggs and vanilla. Beat well.
3) Add combined flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Mix well.
4) Stir in oats, pumpkin and choc. chips. Mix well.
5) Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
6) Bake 13-16 minutes or until golden brown.
7) Cool 1-2 minutes on a cookie sheet.