• 3 ¼ cups oatmeal                                          
• 9 oz unsalted butter, softened                                             
• 1 cup  brown sugar                                                                                                                                            
• 1 cup granulated sugar                                 
• 1 cup toasted  almonds, chopped             
• 2 eggs                                                                                                                                                           
• 18 oz bittersweet or semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 Tbl vanilla 
• 2 cups all-purpose flour                               
• 1 cup dried cranberries or raisins        
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda    
• ½ tsp salt

1. Measure oatmeal, and blend in a blender to a fine powder. Cream the butter and both sugars. Combine  eggs and vanilla; add to butter mixture.  Combine all dry ingredients (flour, oatmeal, salt, baking powder, baking soda) add to mixture and blend well. Add chocolate chips, dried fruit and nuts.
2. Using a 1 oz ice cream scoop, portion out patties and place them on a parchment paper lined baking sheet, 15 to a sheet.
3. Bake for 12-15 minutes at 375°.  Remove from the oven and let cool on a rack for a few minutes before devouring.

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