RECIPE OF THE MONTH - Kelsa Smith Mouskourov (Bulgaria)

Dessert - Neiman Marcus Cookies (makes 36) - Deliciously sinful !!!!

1 ¼ cup oatmeal
1 cup flour
½  teaspoon baking soda
½  teaspoon baking powder
¼  teaspoon salt
2 ounces Hershey or Milka Alpine Milk Chocolate Bar - (grated)

½ cup butter
½ cup sugar
½ cup brown sugar
1 egg
½ teaspoon vanilla

1 cup Chocolate chips
1 cup nuts (pecans or almonds)

Method:
Blend oatmeal in a blender to a fine powder.
Combine oatmeal, flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt in a medium sized bowl.
Cream together butter, sugar and brown sugar in a large bowl and add eggs and vanilla. Mix well.
Slowly add oatmeal mixture and mix until combined
Add grated chocolate bar and mix with your hands until combined.
Add chocolate chips and nuts and again mix with your hands until combined.
Roll into balls and place two inches apart on a cookie sheet .
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes at 375º.