In a blender of food processor, grind the steel cut oats until fine

Mix the flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl

Using the paddle attachment of the mixer, mix the butter and sugars on medium-high speed for 3-4 minutes until creamy. Clean the sides of the mixer with a spatula

Add the vanilla and lemon juice. Continue mixing

Add the eggs

Lower the mixer speed and gently add the flour mixture in batches

Finally, add the chocolate chips and mix until combined

Place the cookie dough in a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight in the fridge) <--- don't skip this step

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit

Spoon or scoop cookie dough on a baking sheet. Cookies spread in the oven so keep them separated

Bake for 9-11 minutes or until the tops are brown. DO NOT OVERBAKE

Cookies will feel undercooked when taken out of the oven. Immediately place them on a cookie rack to cool. They will continue cooking as they cool.

Enjoy!