Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies

1 c butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 t vanilla
2 c flour
1 t baking powder
½ t salt
1/4 t baking soda
2 c quick oats
1 c raisins
1 c chopped fresh cranberries
1 T grated orange peel
1 pkg (12 oz) vanilla chips
1 c chopped nuts (optional)
In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add the eggs, one at time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda; add to the creamed mixture. Stir in oats, raisins, cranberries and orange peel. Stir in vanilla chips. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto baking sheets. Bake 375 for 10-12 min. or until edges are lightly browned.
Note - we omit the raisins and use more cranberries. We usually use dried cranberries. Chopped fresh ones are good, too.