1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
2/3 cup shortening, softened
3/4 cup brown sugar
3 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (12 ounce) package brownie mix
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips (optional)
1/4 cup milk
1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
In a medium mixing bowl, cream together the oats and shortening in a medium saucepan until smooth. Beat in brown sugar and eggs, one at a time, then stir in vanilla and chocolate extracts. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until all ingredients are completely combined. Remove from heat and stir in walnuts.
Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare the cookie sheets with paper.
Spread batter evenly onto prepared cookie sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Allow to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes on the rack before removing from baking sheets.