1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. shortening
1/2 c. brown sguar
1/2 c. white sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1 tbsp. hot water
1/2 c. raisens or nuts
1 (6 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips
2 c. oatmeal
1 tsp. vanilla

Cream shortening and sugars. Add beaten eggs, then hot water. Add flour mixed with baking soda. Add raisens or nuts, oatmeal and vanilla then chocolate chips. Drop by teaspoon on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 375 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes. 3 dozen or so cookies. Doubling recipe works well.