1 c. shortening (1/2 oil & 1/2 butter)
1 c. white sugar
1 c. brown sugar, packed
2 eggs
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. uncooked "old-fashioned" oatmeal
1 lg. pkg. chocolate chips

Cream shortening and sugars. Add eggs and vanilla; stir. Gradually add dry ingredients mixture. Then add oatmeal and chocolate chips; thoroughly mix. Drop from spoon on ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes. Makes 6 dozen.