Ingredients
1. 1/2 cup canola oil
2. 1/2 cup sugar
3. 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
4. 1 egg
5. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6. 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
7. 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
8. 1/2 teaspoon salt
9. 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
10. 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, optional

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the oil, sugars, egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to sugar mixture and mix well. Divide dough in half.
2. On a greased baking sheet, shape each portion into a 15-in. x 3-in. rectangle about 3 in. apart. Sprinkle chocolate chips and nuts if desired over dough; press lightly.
3. Bake at 375° for 6-7 minutes. (Bake for 8-9 minutes for crispier cookies.) Cool for 5 minutes. Cut with a serrated knife into 1-in. strips; remove to wire racks to cool. Yield: about 3 dozen.