Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.In a food processor, grind the granola as fine as you can.In a mixing bowl, beat the butter and both sugars until creamy using an electric mixer.
Add the egg and beat just until it is incorporated. Beat in the vanilla.In a separate bowl mix your flour, baking soda and salt. Stir into the sugar mixture gradually. When blended, stir in the ground granola, chocolate chips and nuts.Using a generously heaping tablespoon, shape dough into large balls about 2 inches in diameter Arrange on an ungreased baking sheet spacing about 3 inches apart. Press down slightly so that the tops are flat.
Bake at 375 for 12 minutes (check at 1
or until edges are lightly browned and cookies appear done.
Let cool on baking sheet for about 3 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.Makes about 16