INGREDIENTS

• 3/4 C shortening
• 1 C brown sugar
• 1/2 C granulated sugar
• 1/4 C water
• 1 egg
• 1 t. vanilla
• 1 C flour
• 1/2 t. baking soda
• 1 t. salt
• 3 C quick-cooking oatmeal
• 1 C chopped nuts
• 1 C chocolate chips

DIRECTIONS

1. Cream together shortening, brown sugar, granulated sugar, water, egg, and vanilla until fluffy.
2. Sift together flour, baking soda, salt, and add to creamed mixture.
3. Stir in oatmeal until well blended.
4. Fold in nuts and chocolate chips.
5. Drop by spoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet and bake in a 350 degree preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until slightly golden brown.

Enjoy with ice cream or a nice tall glass of milk!