1 c. shortening
1/2 c. butter, softened
1 1/3 c. sugar
1 c. packed brown sugar
4 eggs
3 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. lemon juice
3 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. Quick-Cooking oats
1 tsp. cinnamon
4 c. (24 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 c. pecans or walnuts

In large mixing bowl, cream shortening, butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 5 minutes). Add eggs one at a time, beating each well. Add vanilla and lemon juice. Combine flour, oats, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Add to creamed mixture. Mix well. Stir in chips and nuts. Drop by 1/4 c. three inches apart on lightly greased baking sheet.

Bake at 350°F for 14-16 minutes or until lightly browned and set in center. Cool two minutes before removing to wire rack.