Esther's Oatmeal Cookies - Fourth Trimester

Ingredients

• 1 lb butter
• 4 cups brown sugar
• 4 eggs
• 2 tbsp vanilla
• 4 cups whole wheat flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 cup almonds (ground in blender) or peanut butter
• 4 cups rolled oats (not instant) or granola
• optional: chocolate, butterscotch, or peanut butter chips; 1-2 cups chopped nuts; 1+ cup raisins; other dried fruits