Preheat oven to 160 degrees (fan-forced). Grease and line 3-4 baking trays with baking paper.
Place the plain flour, baking powder and bi-carb soda into the Thermomix bowl. Sift by pressing Turbo 5-10 times. Set aside in a separate bowl.
Cream the softened butter, brown sugar and caster sugar for 30 seconds, Speed 4. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and repeat until pale and creamy (approximately 1 more minute).
Reduce to Speed 2 and add the egg through the measuring cup hole. Add the extra egg yolk and continue to mix on Speed 2.
Add the vanilla extract and the flour mixture and mix for 30 seconds on Speed 4, (using the spatula to assist).
When the dough is completely combined, add the rolled oats and mix for 30 seconds on Reverse, Speed 3 (using the spatula to help mix).
Fold through the chocolate bits.
Chill the dough in the fridge for 30 minutes.
Roll the mixture into heaped tablespoon-sized balls and place 3-4cm apart on the prepared trays. Press down lightly. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges.
Sprinkle sea salt flakes over the still-warm cookies (optional).
Allow to cool on the baking trays for 10 minutes before moving to a wire rack to cool completely.