2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 c. shortening
1 c. granulated sugar
1 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2-2 c. Quaker oats
1 tsp. vanilla
1 pkg. chocolate bits

Combine first 8 ingredients. Add vanilla, Quaker Oats and chocolate bits. Mix (batter will be thick). Drop rounded teaspoonful on cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Makes 3 1/2 dozen.