Oatmeal Nut Chocolate Chip Cookies

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Place oats in the container of an electric blender or food processor, cover and process until finely ground. Set aside

Step 2

Beat butter in a large bowl at medium speed using an electric mixer until creamy; gradually add sugars, beating well. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing well

Step 3

Combine ground oats, flour and next 3 ingredients; gradually add flour mixture to creamed mixture, mixing well. Stir in 1 package of chocolate chips, grated chocolate and pecans.

Step 4

Drop dough by heaping teaspoons onto greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 - 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Let cool slightly; remove to wire racks to cool completely.

Step 5

Melt chocolate chips to dip each half of cookie, if desired; place on waxed paper to dry.

Step 6

Should make about 9 dozen