Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. flour
4 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. soda
1 tsp. salt
2 c. shortening
2 c. brown sugar
1 c. sugar
4 eggs
1/4 c. water
2 (12 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips
1 1/2 c. chopped nuts
2 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Sift flour, baking powder, soda and salt together.
In a large bowl combine shortening, brown sugar, eggs and water.
Beat until creamy.
Add vanilla.
Gradually add flour mixture.
Mix well. Stir in oatmeal and chocolate chips; mix well.
(Mix nuts in also.)
Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake 10 minutes at 375\u00b0.
Makes about 12 dozen.