1 c. butter
1 c. sugar
1 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla flavor
2 c. flour
2 1/2 c. blended oatmeal
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
12 oz. chocolate chips
One 1/2 eight-oz. Hershey Bar, grated (freeze bar before grating)
1 1/2 c. nuts

Measure the oatmeal into a blender or food processor and blend to a fine powder.

Cream butter and sugars. Add eggs and vanilla. Mix together with flour, oatmeal, salt, baking powder and baking soda. Add chips and nuts. Roll into balls. Place on cookie sheet 2-inches apart. Bake 6 minutes at 375 degrees.