Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
Using electric mixer, beat butter or margarine and sugar together until light and fluffy

Add eggs one at a time, mixing well
Add baking soda and salt followed by flour, 1/2 cup at a time, mixing well

Add oatmeal and mix well.
Stir in dried cranberries and chocolate chips

Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake 10- 12 minutes or until golden brown.

Remove from oven and allow to cool on cookie sheet for ~ 5 minutes
Remove to wire rack and cool completely

Makes 24-30 cookies