Walnut Chip Cookies

Name: Walnut Chip Cookies
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: about 12 dozen.
Ingredients: 2 cups butter, softened; 2 cups sugar; 2 cups packed brown sugar; 4 eggs; 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 5 cups quick-cooking oats; 4 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 4 cups (24 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips; 3 cups chopped walnuts

No one can resist these rich cookies with their double dose of sweetness. Melted chocolate is mixed into the dough, then chocolate chips, oats and walnuts are added. Yum!—Joy Hanje, Gaylord, Michigan

Ingredients

2 cups butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 cups packed brown sugar
4 eggs
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
5 cups quick-cooking oats
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups (24 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
3 cups chopped walnuts

Directions

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in melted chocolate and vanilla.
Place half of the oats at a time in a blender; cover and process until powdery. Combine the oats, flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
Transfer to a large bowl if necessary. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts. Roll into 1-1/4-in. balls.
Place 2 in. apart on lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 7-9 minutes or until edges are firm (do not overbake). Remove to wire racks to cool.