Step 1

Pre-heat oven to 375°

Step 2

Grease cookie sheet.

Step 3

Mix together butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar.

Step 4

Stir in eggs and vanilla.

Step 5

Dissolve espresso powder in hot water and set aside.

Step 6

Finely grind rolled oats in a food processor. Combine oats, flour, salt, cinnamon, baking powder and baking soda in a medium bowl and sift.

Step 7

Add instant espresso to batter and stir until combined.

Step 8

Slowly add dried ingredients to the wet ingredients. Stir until combined.

Step 9

Add chocolate chips and nuts to the batter. Mix until combined.

Step 10

Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls, 2 inches apart, on cookie sheet.

Step 11

Bake for 10 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes.