Nieman Marcus Cookies

2 1/2 c blended oatmeal
1 c butter
1 c sugar
1 c brown sugar
2 eggs
1 t vanilla
2 c flour
1/2 t salt
1/2 t baking powder
1 t baking soda
1 pkg chocolate chips
1 1/2 c chopped nuts

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Cream butter and both sugars. Add eggs and vanilla. Mix in flour, oatmeal, salt, baking powder and baking soda. Add chocolate chips and nuts. Place balls on cookie sheet. Bake 8 minutes.

Makes 5 dozen.