Christie Cookies (Copycat)

Step 1

Place oatmeal in food processor, grind until a fine powder.

Step 2

Grate Hershey bar.

Step 3

Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt, set aside.

Step 4

Cream butter and sugars in large mixer bowl.

Step 5

Add eggs, one at a time, then vanilla.

Step 6

Slowly mix Hershey bar into sugar mixture.

Step 7

Add flour and oatmeal 1 cup at a time, alternating until all is incorporated.

Step 8

Stir in Heath Bits, Chocolate Chips, and nuts.

Step 9

Roll into to one inch balls, or use cookie scoop. Place on cookie sheet.

Step 10

Bake at 375 degrees for 8 minutes. Cookies should still be slightly underdone.

Step 11

Move to wax paper lined counter to cool, do not use wire racks.

Step 12

VARIATION: Substitute white chocolate chips for chocolate and Macadamia nuts for pecans.

Step 13

VARIATION: Omit grated Hershey bar, add one teaspoon cinnamon and substitute raisins for the chocolate chips.