measure the oatmeal and using a blender, blend to a fine powder

cream the softened butter and both sugars until light and fluffy

add the egg and vanilla

combine the flour, oatmeal powder, salt, baking powder and baking soda

gradually add the dry ingredients to the sugar mixture until a dough forms

stir in the chocolate chips by hand

roll into 1" balls, place two inches apart on a cookie sheet

bake in a 375°F pre-heated oven for 10–12 minutes

remove from the cookie sheet to cooling racks until thoroughly cooled