1 c. white sugar
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. shortening
2 eggs
3 c. quick oatmeal
1 tsp. vanilla
2 tbsp. water
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 c. chocolate chips
2 tbsp. grated orange rind

Cream sugars, shortening and eggs. Add oatmeal, vanilla and water. Mix well. Sift together and add flour, soda and salt. Stir in chips and orange rind. Drop by teaspoonfuls on greased cookie sheet at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.