Internet Choc Chip/Neiman Marcus Cookies

2 cups butter
4 cups flour
2 tsp baking soda
2 cups sugar
5 cups oatmeal, blended
24 oz Choc Chips
2 cups brown sugar
1 tsp salt
1-8oz Hershey Bar, grated
4 eggs
2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp vanilla
3 cups chopped nuts (optional)

Measure oatmeal and blend in blender to fine powder. Cream butter and both sugars. Add eggs and vanilla. Mix in flour, oatmeal, salt, baking powder, and soda. Add choc chips and Hershey bar, and nuts. Roll into balls and place 2 inches apart on cookie sheet. Bake at 375 for 10-12 minutes. Makes about 112 cookies.