1 c. shortening
1 c. white sugar
1 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 3/4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. orange juice
2 c. oatmeal
1 c. chocolate chips
1 c. chopped walnuts (optional)

Cream shortening and sugars until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla; beat thoroughly. Mix together flour, soda and salt. Gradually add to cookie mixture, stirring after each addition. Stir in orange juice. Add oatmeal, 1 cup at a time. When mixture is well blended, add chocolate chips and walnuts. Drop by teaspoonful onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes.