2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
2 c. rolled oats
1 tsp. vanilla
1 pkg. chocolate chips or 1 pkg. plain M & M's or (our favorite 1 pkg. peanut M & M's)
1 c. walnuts or pecans (mix) if you use peanut M & M's

Blend shortening, sugars, eggs and vanilla together. Add flour, baking soda, salt and baking powder; blend. Add the oats and your choice of chocolate and (optional) nuts. Mixture will be fairly dry. Drop onto cookie sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 15 minutes. Makes 11 dozen.