Secret Recipe Chocolate Chip Cookies

½ c. rolled oats, regular or quick

2 ¼ c. all-purpose flour

1 ½ tsp. baking soda

½ tsp. salt

¼ tsp. cinnamon

1 c. butter, softened

¾ c. granulated sugar

2 tsp. vanilla

1 tsp. lemon juice

2 eggs

3 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips

1 ½ c. chopped walnuts

Preheat oven to 350.  Cover 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.  Place rolled oats in blender or food processor and process until finely ground.  Combine ground oats, flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a mixing bowl.  In another bowl, cream butter, sugars, vanilla, and lemon juice together.  Add eggs and beat until fluffy  Stir the flour mixture into egg mixture, blending well.  Add the chocolate chips and nuts to the dough and mix well.  Using ¼ cup of dough for each cookie, scoop round balls with an ice-cream scoop and place 2 ½ inches apart on prepared baking sheets.  Bake until cookies are lightly browned, 16-18 minutes.  Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.  Store in a sealed container to keep them soft and chewy.