Butterscotch Oatmeal Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. shortening
3/4 c. white sugar
3/4 c. brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1 Tbsp. hot water
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. butterscotch chips
2 c. oatmeal

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugars.
Add eggs, hot water and vanilla. Add flour and soda.
Add oatmeal and chips.
(May add chopped nuts if desired.)
Drop by teaspoon onto lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes.
Makes 5 dozen.