Instructions: Process the oats in a blender until finely ground. Combine with the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl; mix well.

Cream the butter, sugar, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla in a mixer bowl until light and fluffy. Add the flour mixture, stirring until moistened.

Stir in the cinnamon, chocolate chips and nuts.

Shape the dough into golf-sized balls. Arrange on an ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 30 minutes or until golden brown.

Remove to a wire rack to cool completely.

Note:
Everybody has a favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe and this one is mine. I learned from my mother-in-law, Carolyn Burch, that a little cinnamon is a great secret ingredient.

Yields 8 dozen.

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