3 c. sifted flour
5 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
2 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. brown sugar
1 1/2 c. white sugar
4 eggs, unbeaten
2 tsp. hot water
4 c. oatmeal
2 tsp. vanilla
3 c. chocolate chips
1 1/2 c. chopped nuts

Sift flour, measure, add soda, salt and sift. Cream shortening until fluffy. Add sugars, cream well. Beat in eggs, add hot water, and sifted ingredients. Mix well. Add oatmeal, chocolate chips and nuts, if desired, and vanilla. Drop by spoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.

For a healthier cookie, use Promise butter, 2 egg whites and 2 whole eggs and raisins in place of chocolate chips.