1 c. shortening
3/4 c. brown sugar
3/4 c. granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 c. all purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
2 c. oatmeal uncooked
1 12 oz. pkg. semi-sweet chocolate bits

Preheat oven to 350. In large bowl cream shortening, brown sugar and granulated sugar. Add eggs and mix thoroughly. Combine the baking soda, salt and flour and add to creamed mixture until thoroughly combined. Add oatmeal and chocolate bits until well mixed. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet.

Bake 12-15 minutes.