Ingredients
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1 1/2 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. salt
1 c. shortening
3/4 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
3/4 c. granulated sugar
2 eggs (unbeaten)
1 tsp. hot water
1 c. nut meats, cut fine
2 (14 oz.) pkg. Nestle semi-sweet chocolate, in pieces
2 c. oatmeal (quick or regular; uncooked)
1 tsp. vanilla
Preparation
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Sift flour once before measuring, then sift with soda and salt. Cream shortening until soft.
Add sugars gradually, creaming until light and fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition.
Add hot water to creamed mixture, then sifted dry ingredients.
Add nut meats, Nestle chocolate and oatmeal and mix thoroughly.
Add vanilla and blend well.
Drop by half teaspoons on a greased cookie sheet.
Nut meats may be omitted.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 8 minutes.
Makes 100.
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