My sister worked for a lady named Mrs. Ard (sorry never learned her first name.) One day she had my sister make Mrs. Ard's cookies. Oh My Gosh they were the Best Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies I have ever tasted. I have never liked oatmeal cookies but these cookies changed that! They are packed with oats and so soft, chewy and chocolaty,My kids always told me that I say this about every recipe I cook.... this was the BEST RECIPE EVER! You only want the cook the very best right? After cooking 100 cookies everyday at my last place of employment I have learned so much about making cookies.This will become a favorite family recipe you will make many times. INGREDIENTS YOU NEED FOR MRS. ARD'S COOKIES....All-Purpose Flour.....Baking Soda and Salt....this makes your cookies rise.Old-Fashioned Oats....If you use quick oats but these cookies will not turn out right.Sugar...when you combine the sugars you will have more flavor and they will keep moist.EggsVanilla...I learned from a chef I worked with you always double the vanilla. It will give your recipes so much more flavor.Chocolate chips..you can choose from semi-sweet, milk chocolate, or dark. I use semi-sweet and I add an extra 1/2 cup.