1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 c. shortening (I use Crisco)
3/4 c. white sugar
3/4 c. brown sugar
2 eggs, unbeaten
1 tbsp. hot water
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1 (12 oz.) chocolate chips
2 c. oatmeal
1 tsp. vanilla

Sift flour, soda and salt. Cream fat until fluffy. Add sugar, cream well. Beat in eggs, hot water, vanilla. Add sifted ingredients. Add nuts, chocolate chips and oatmeal. Mix well. Drop by spoonful on cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees 10 to 12 minutes.