MINT CHOCOLATE CHIP OATMEAL COOKIES

By Lynnab3

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 2 cups flour
• 2 1/2 cups oatmeal
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1 pkg. Andes mints (grated) or 1 pkg. of mint chips
• 12 oz. chocolate chips
• 1 1/2 cups of chopped nuts (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

**Blend oatmeal into a fine powder**
Cream the butter and both sugars in mixer. Add eggs and vanilla; add flour, oatmeal, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Add grated mint, chocolate chips, and nuts. Bake for 10 minutes at 375 degrees.