1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 c. shortening
3/4 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
3/4 c. white sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. hot water
2 c. oatmeal (quick or regular kind)
1 c. nut meats
12 oz. chocolate chips
1 tsp. vanilla

Sift flour once before measuring; then sift in soda and salt and set aside. Cream shortening until soft; add sugars gradually, creaming until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each one. Add hot water to creamed mixture, then sifted dry ingredients. Stir in oatmeal, nut meats and chocolate chips. Mix thoroughly and add vanilla and blend well. Drop by 1/2 teaspoon onto greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes.