INGREDIENTS

1. 1/2cuprolled oats, regular or quick
2. 2 1/4cupsall-purpose flour
3. 1 1/2teaspoonsbaking soda
4. 1/2teaspoonsalt
5. 1/4teaspooncinnamon (optional)
6. 1cupbutter(softened)
7. 3/4cup firmly packedbrown sugar
8. 3/4cupgranulated sugar
9. 2teaspoonsvanilla
10. 1teaspoonlemon juice
11. 2eggs
12. 3cupssemi-sweet chocolate chips
13. 1 1/2cupswalnuts, if desired

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. cover baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. put oats in blender until ground.
4. combine ground oats, flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon in a mixing bowl.
5. In another bowl cream butter, sugars, vanilla, and lemon juice with electric mixer.
6. Add eggs and beat until fluffy.
7. Stir flour mixture into egg mixture blending well.Add chocolate chips (and walnuts if desired) Mix well.
8. Using icecream scoop, scoop 1/4 cup round balls for each cookie.Place 2 1/2 inches apart on prepared bakin sheet.
9. Bake until lightly brown 16-18 minutes.
10. (may vary depending on your oven and baking sheet)Play with the time until desired consistency.thats what i do anyway.