1 1/2 c. flour, sifted
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 c. shortening
1 c. white sugar
1 c. brown sugar
2 eggs, unbeaten
1 tsp. hot water
1/2 to 1 c. nuts, chopped (optional)
1 c. chocolate chips
3 c. oatmeal
1 tsp. vanilla

Sift flour; measure; add soda and salt and sift. Cream shortening until fluffy. Add sugar; cream well. Beat in eggs; add hot water and sifted ingredients. Add nuts, chocolate chips and oatmeal. Bake at 350 degrees.