1 c. Crisco
1 c. brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
6 oz. chocolate chips
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. oatmeal
1/2 c. pecans

Cream Crisco, sugars well. Add eggs and vanilla, mix well. Sift dry ingredients (soda, flour, salt and baking powder). Gradually add to above mixture. Add oatmeal, chocolate chips and pecans. Drop by teaspoon on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 400 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes. DON'T OVERCOOK.