Shelly's Recipe

*CHOCOLATE CHIP OATMEAL COOKIES*

Category: Cookies

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
2 1/2 cups uncooked regular oats
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
4 oz milk chocolate candy bar, coarsely chopped
1 cup chopped pecans

Preheat oven to 375. Beat butter until creamy. Gradually add sugars and beat well. Add eggs and vanilla, beating well.

In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to butter mixture and beat well.

Process oats in a food processor until finely ground. Add to butter mixture and beat well. Stir in chocolates and pecans. Drop cookies by tbspfuls onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool slightly on baking sheets. Then, remove to wire racks to cool completely. Makes about 4 dozen cookies.