The Not Exactly Nieman Marcus Cookie

2 1/2 c Oatmeal

1 c Butter (2 sticks)

1 c Brown sugar, packed

1 c Granulated white sugar

2 Eggs

1 t Vanilla

2 c Flour

1/2 t Salt

1 t Baking powder

1 t Baking soda

1 pk Chocolate chips (12 oz)

1 Hershey Bar, grated (4 oz)

1 1/2 c Chopped walnuts or pecans

Preheat oven to 375'F. Process oatmeal in blender or food processor until oatmeal turns into a fine powder. Set aside. Cream the butter with both sugars. Add eggs, one at a time, then the vanilla. Add flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda and the oatmeal. Stir in the chocolate chips, grated Hershey Bar and nuts. Roll into balls and place 2" apart on a cookie sheet. Bake for 10 minutes. Makes 5 dozen. Per cookie: 138 calories, 2 grams protein, 17 grams carbohydrates, 7 grams fat, 2 grams saturated fat, 15 milligrams cholesterol, 73 milligrams sodium.