Pistachio Chip Cookies Recipe

1 1/4 cups butter or margarine -- softened

2 cups packed brown sugar

2 eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 cup old-fashioned oats

12 ounces vanilla chips

1 1/3 cups chopped pistachios -- divided

In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and oats; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in chips and 1 cup pistachios. Shape into 1" balls; place 2" apart on ungreased baking sheets. Lightly press remaining pistachios into cookies. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool 2 minutes before removing to wire