1 tsp. salt
1 c. vegetable oil or shortening
1/4 cup white sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar
3 eggs, unbeaten
1 tsp. hot water
1 package chocolate chips
2 cups oatmeal
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 c. nuts (optional)

Place all in large mixing bowl with the exception of the nuts and chocolate chips (hold 1/2 cup of the flour and sift over the nuts and chips, shaking lightly to see that all are covered).

Then add nuts and chips to batter and stir well. Drop by teaspoons to the cookie sheet and bake at 300 degrees for 20 minutes or until they are starting to brown.