$250.00 Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 cup butter, softened

• 2 cup granulated sugar

• 2 cup brown sugar

• 4 extra large eggs

• 2 tsp. vanilla

• 5 cup oatmeal, blended or processed into a fine powder

• 4 cup all-purpose flour

• 2 tsp. baking soda

• 2 tsp. baking powder

• 1½ tsp. salt

• 24 oz. chocolate chips

• 3 cup walnut or pecan gems

• 1 (8 oz.) Hershey bar, shredded

Preparation

In a large mixing bowl, combine and cream the soft butter and both sugars.  Mix in the eggs, one at a time, then mix in the vanilla.  Measure out the oatmeal and pour into blender or food processor and process to a find powder.  Add to the previous mixture, followed by the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, chips, walnuts, and shredded chocolate bar.  Blend well, then roll into balls and place 2 inches apart on a baking sheet.  Flatten each just a bit.  Place in a preheated 375°F oven and bake for 10 minutes, then remove to a cooling rack.  Makes 110-112 cookies and yes, you can cut the recipe in half.