Chocolate Chip and Oatmeal Cookies

Chocolate Chip and Oatmeal Cookies
By Ilena Di Toro

Recipe can be halved

2 cups butter
2 cups sugar
4 cups flour 4 cups blended oatmeal* 1 tsp salt 1 tbsp baking soda 24 oz chocolate chips 1 8 oz chocolate bar (chopped) 2 cups chopped nuts (optional)
2 tsp baking powder
1 tbsp. vanilla extract

Cream the butter and both sugars. Add eggs and vanilla; mix together with flour, oatmeal, salt, baking powder and baking soda. Add chocolate chips, chocolate bar and nuts. Roll into balls** and place two inches apart on a cookie sheet. Bake for 10 minutes at 375 degrees. Makes approximately 100 cookies. 

* measure oatmeal and blend in a blender to a fine powder

** wet hands with water or cooking oil to make dough balls smooth

Helpful hint:  Mix the dry ingredients first (i.e. flour, sugar) then add the eggs, butter and vanilla extract