Oatmeal Chip Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. shortening
3/4 c. brown sugar
3/4 c. white sugar
2 eggs
2 c. oatmeal
1 tsp. hot water
1 pkg. chocolate chips
1 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Cream
shortening; add sugars gradually.
Add eggs, one at a time,
beating after each addition.
Add hot water, then add
dry ingredients.
Add
oatmeal,
chocolate chips and mix thoroughly. Add vanilla and blend well.
Drop by teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheet.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 12 minutes.