Chocolate Chip Oatmeal(Or Mel'S Morsels) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. granulated sugar
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. shortening (Crisco)
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. salt (optional)
3 c. oatmeal
6 oz. chocolate chips
1/2 c. chopped nuts (optional)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.
Blend together sugars and shortening. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing well.
Add oatmeal, chocolate chips and nuts.
Spray cookie sheets with cooking spray and drop dough by teaspoon onto cookie sheets.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.
Makes 4 dozen.
Can be doubled or cut in half easily.