2/3 c. shortening
2/3 c. soft butter
2 eggs
3 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
12 oz. chocolate chips
1 c. sugar
1 c. packed brown sugar
2 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. nuts (optional)
2 to 3 small handfuls oatmeal
last

In a large bowl, mix shortening, butter, sugar, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla. In a medium bowl, mix flour, soda and salt. Combine into large bowl mixture. Add chocolate chips. Last add oatmeal. Bake at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes. Makes nice thick cookies!