BUTTERSCOTCH OAT DROPS

1 cup butter                                           2 cups rolled oats
½ cup sugar                                           1 tsp soda
1 cup b sugar                                         1 tsp b powder
2 eggs                                                       1 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla                                            2 cups butterscotch chips
2 cups flour                                            1 cup chopped nuts (opt)