Brown Sugar Cookies(Our Favorite) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. brown sugar
1 c. hot water
1 c. melted shortening (not liquid)
3 eggs, well beaten
5 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
4 tsp. vanilla
1 pkg. chocolate chips
1 c. nuts, chopped
1 c. oatmeal

Preparation

Note:
Chocolate chips, nuts and oatmeal can be omitted if you prefer.