3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. salt
2 cups shortening
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups light brown sugar
2 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. water
4 eggs
4 cups rolled oats (quick or regular; uncooked)
2 (12 oz. ea.) bags chocolate chips
2 cups chopped pecans

Sift flour once, measure and sift with baking soda and salt. Cream together shortening, sugars, vanilla, water and eggs at high speed with electric mixer, scraping bowl frequently with rubber spatula. Remove beaters and with heavy spoon, stir in flour mixture, then oatmeal, then chocolate chips and nuts.

Drop by teaspoonfuls, about 1/2-inch apart on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375°F for 7 minutes or until just set. Remove from baking sheet immediately and cool on wax paper. Store in tightly covered container.

Makes 12 1/2 dozen cookies.