1 c. shortening
3/4 c. brown sugar
3/4 c. granulated sugar
1 1/2 c. sifted flour
2 eggs
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. hot water
3 c. oatmeal
1 (6 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. nutmeats

Cream shortening and sugar; add eggs, sift flour and salt and add. Add soda dissolved in hot water, stir in oatmeal, chocolate chips, nuts, and vanilla. Drop on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 8-12 minutes.