Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly grease cookie
sheets. Make a powder out of the rolled oats by putting small
amounts into the blender or food processor at a time.
In a large bowl, combine powdered rolled oats,
flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
In another large bowl, blend butter, sugar, and
brown sugar until light and creamy; stir in eggs and vanilla
extract. Add the flour mixture; stir until well blended. Stir in
chocolate chips and nuts.
Roll dough into golf-ball-sized cookies. Place 2
inches apart onto prepared cookie sheets. Bake 15 minutes or until
light brown. Remove from oven and cool on wire racks.
Yields 8 1/2 dozen cookies.
