Neiman-Marcus Cookie

1 1/2 cups butter
3 cups flour
1 1/2 tsp. soda
1 1/2 cups sugar
4 1/4 cups blended oatmeal **
24 oz semi sweet chocolate chips
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1 tsp. salt 3 eggs
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla

Cream the butter and both sugars. Add eggs and vanilla; mix together with flour, oatmeal, salt, baking powder, and soda. Add chocolate chips. Bake for 10 minutes on greased cookie sheet at 375 degrees.

**measure oatmeal and blend in blender to a fine powder.