3/4 c. shortening or lard
3/4 c. sugar
3/4 c. brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
6 oz. chocolate chips
1 pkg. instant vanilla or chocolate pudding mix (put in dry)
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1/4 c. milk
2 c. rolled oats
1 c. nuts, chopped

Mix in order. Drop by teaspoons onto cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees until light brown. Makes about 5 dozen.