from the kitchen of Dianna Mikulecky
(2017 Christmas Cookie Exchange)

2 cups flour
2.5 cups oatmeal, put through blender or food processor
1/2 tsp. salt
1 teaspoon  baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
4.5 oz. grated semi-sweet chocolate
1.5 cups pecans, chopped
1 cup butter, room temperature
1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
2 whole eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
12 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 375 F. In a large bowl, combine flour, blended oatmeal, salt, baking powder, baking soda, grated chocolate, and chopped pecans. Stir to combine.

In a separate bowl, cream butter until smooth, then add sugars and continue mixing until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, then vanilla.

Combine dry and wet ingredients and mix in chocolate chips. Using a 1/8 cup measure, scoop dough and form into slightly flattened balls. Bake for 9-10 minutes – Do NOT overbake.