2	Cups	Butter or margarine, softened
2	Cups	Sugar
2	Cups	Brown sugar, packed
4	Eggs
2	Squares (1 oz. Each)	Unsweetened chocolate, melted
2	Tsps.	Vanilla extract
5	Cups	Quick cooking oats
4	Cups	All-purpose flour
2	Tsps.	Baking soda
2	Tsps.	Baking powder
1	Tsp.	Salt
4	Cups	Semi-sweet chocolate chips
3	Cups	Chopped walnuts

In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugars. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in melted chocolate and vanilla.

Place half of the oats at a time in a blender or food processor; cover and process until powdery. Combine the oats, flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture.

Transfer to a larger bowl if necessary. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts. Roll into 1 ¼" balls. Place 2" apart on a lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375° for 7-9 minutes or until edges are firm (do not overbake). Remove to wire racks to cool.

YIELD: 12 dozen