DOWN ON THE FARM CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

INGREDIENTS

• 1-1/2 c. all purpose flour
• 1 tsp. soda (to mix with hot water)
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 c. shortening
• 3/4 c. white sugar
• 3/4 c. brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 c. chopped walnuts or pecans
• 1 pkg. chocolate chips
• 2 c. rolled oats
• 1 tsp. vanilla

DIRECTIONS

1. Cream sugar with shortening; add eggs.
2. Add vanilla, then water/soda mixture.
3. Sift together flour and salt; add rolled oats.
4. Gradually add dry ingredients, chocolate chips and nuts to wet mixture until nicely blended, but don't mix too long.
5. Drop from spoon onto greased cookie sheet.
6. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 10 to 12 minutes or until nicely browned.
7. Cool slightly before removing from cookie sheet onto paper towels or wax paper, prior to storing.