2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
1 c. white sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. uncooked oatmeal
1 sm. pkg. chocolate chips
1/2 c. nuts

Mix flour, soda, salt and baking powder. Cream shortening, sugar and brown sugar. Add eggs and vanilla. Beat until fluffy. Add flour mixture, oatmeal, chocolate chips and nuts. Bake about 15 minutes at 375 degrees or until nicely browned. Roll the dough in small balls so they will turn out round in shape. Can flatten slightly.