1 1/2 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 c. shortening
3/4 c. white sugar
3/4 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. hot water
1 (12 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips
1 c. chopped pecans
2 c. instant oatmeal
1 tsp. vanilla

Cream sugars and shortening - add eggs. Add soda to hot water then shortening mixture. Add salt to flour, then add to mixture. Add remaining ingredients. Mix well.

Bake at 375 degrees F. or until light brown.