1 c. brown sugar, mix to get out lumps
1 c. white sugar
2 eggs
1 c. shortening
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 to 1 1/4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 (6 oz.) pkgs. chocolate chips
1/2 to 1 c. walnuts, chopped
3 c. Quaker oats

Mix brown and white sugars together, get all lumps out. Add eggs and mix well until smooth. Add shortening, mix until smooth; add vanilla and mix well. Add flour to baking soda and salt, sift together. Add to above. Add chocolate chips and nuts, mix well. Now start adding Quaker oats a little at a time (1/2 cup). Mix very well. You may not need all three cups if batter starts to become to dry. Use your own judgment. Place on greased cookie sheet by rounded teaspoon, about 1 1/2 inches apart. Bake approximately 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool on racks. Makes 6 to 7 dozen.