1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 c. shortening
3/4 c. brown sugar
3/4 c. white sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. hot water
1 c. chopped nuts
1 bag chocolate chips (14 oz. or so)
2 c. dry quick oatmeal
1 tsp. vanilla

Sift dry ingredients (without oatmeal). Cream shortening and sugars, adding sugars gradually. Add eggs, one at a time. Add hot water. Add dry ingredients then nuts, oatmeal and chocolate chips. Add vanilla to blend.

Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes. Watch as ovens vary. Makes about 75-80 cookies. Originally sent to Globe Confidential Chapter by Hawkeye Baker. Kid's love these.