Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. sifted flour
1 1/4 tsp. soda
1 tsp. salt
1 c. shortening
3/4 c. granulated sugar
3/4 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
2 eggs
1 c. nuts, chopped
12 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 c. quick cooking oatmeal
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. hot water

Preparation

Sift dry ingredients (flour, soda and salt). Cream together shortening and sugar (white and brown).
Add one at a time, beating well after each addition, the 2 eggs.
Stir in nuts, chips, oatmeal, vanilla, hot water and sifted dry ingredients. Mix well by hand and drop by teaspoon on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes.
Makes about 7 dozen.