1 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 tbsp. water
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. raisins, if desired
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking soda
3 c. oatmeal
2 c. chocolate chips
1/2 c. nuts

Mix shortening, sugars, eggs, water and vanilla. Sift dry ingredients together and stir into mixture. Stir in oatmeal, chocolate chips and nuts. Bake on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes.