Chewy Oatmeal Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. brown sugar
1 c. white sugar
1 c. shortening (stick margarine)
2 eggs
1 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. oatmeal
2 c. flour
3/4 c. M&M's or chocolate chips (optional)

Preparation

Combine sugars and shortening.
Add eggs and vanilla.
Mix well.
Stir in dry ingredients.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes.