Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

2 c butter
2 c brown sugar
2 c sugar
4 eggs
2 tsp vanilla
4 c flour
5 c blended oatmeal (measure then blend to a fine powder in blender or food processor)
1 tsp salt
2 tsp baking soda
2 tsp baking powder
3 c chopped nuts (optional)
2 bags semi-sweet chocolate chips

Cram butter and both sugars.  Add eggs and vanilla.  Mix in flour, oatmeal, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.  Add chips & nuts.  Refrigerate 1/2 hour (or not).  Roll into balls and place 2" apart on cookie sheet.  Bake 8 minutes at 375 degrees.  This makes about 10 dozen cookies.  Recipe can be halved.