1 c. butter
1 c. sugar
1 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
2 1/2 c. ground oatmeal (use blender)
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1 pkg. chocolate chips
1 1/2 c. chopped walnuts

Blend butter and both sugars together until creamy. Add eggs and beat until smooth. Slowly add oatmeal to sugar mixture. Using a spoon, mix in the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and vanilla.

Add chocolate chips and walnuts. Roll into walnut sized balls and place on ungreased baking sheet.

Bake at 400 degrees for 8 minutes. Do not over bake. These cookies are soft and may appear unfinished.