Gram'S Chocolate Chip Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. shortening (not butter)
3/4 c. brown sugar
3/4 c. white sugar
2 eggs
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 c. oatmeal
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. hot water
1 tsp. soda (baking)
1 large bag chocolate chips
1/2 c. nutmeats (optional)

Preparation

Cream shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla; add all other ingredients.
Bake in 375\u00b0 oven.