- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup coarsely chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 4 ounces butter, softened
- 1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 2 1/2 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- Mix together oats, flour, nuts, and baking powder.
- In a saucepan, heat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until butter has melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat.
- Stir half of oat mixture into butter mixture. Stir in egg, mixing well, then stir in remaining oat mixture. Cool for 20 minutes. Stir in chocolate.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Shape dough into 1 1/2-inch balls. Place balls, 2 inches apart, on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten each ball slightly.
- Bake cookies until lightly browned, 10-12 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.