3/4 c. sugar
3/4 c. brown sugar
1 c. shortening
2 eggs
1 tsp. hot water
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 c. flour
2 c. oatmeal
1 lg. pkg. chocolate chips
1 c. nuts (optional)

Combine sugars and shortening. Add other ingredients in order. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.