Chocolate Chip Blended Oatmeal Cookies

INGREDIENTS

1 cup butter (I use salted), softened
1 cup  packed light brown sugar
¾ cup granulated sugar
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
¾ tsp salt
2 large eggs 
2 tsp vanilla extract
1-½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
2-¼ cups all-purpose flour
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips (or milk chocolate or even raisins)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 350℉. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or Silpat.

2. In a large bowl with a handheld electric mixer or in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add the butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix well until light and fluffy, 1-2 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.

3. Add the eggs and vanilla. Mix until well-combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Measure the oats into a blender or food processor and process until the oats are blended into a coarse powder.

4. Add the oats and flour to the bowl and mix until a few dry streaks remain. Add the chocolate chips and mix until evenly combined.

5. Scoop the cookie onto the prepared baking sheets (scoop with 2 tablespoons of dough), spacing them a few inches apart. (Or make about 10 large bakery-style cookies will take longer to bake)

6. Bake for 8-12 minutes until just lightly golden around the edges but not too dark. Remove to a cooling rack and let cool completely.

 from Mel's Kitchen Cafe