2 1/4 c. shortening
2 1/4 c. sugar
2 1/2 c. brown sugar
2 1/2 tsp. vanilla
5 eggs
2 1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 1/8 tsp. salt
1 1/8 tsp. baking powder
4 1/2 c. flour
4 1/2 c. oatmeal
24 oz. pkg. chocolate chips

Mix together dry ingredients, set aside. Cream sugar, brown sugar and butter together. Add in eggs and vanilla. Add in dry ingredients. Drop by large teaspoonfuls on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes. Makes TONS and they freeze well. May 1/2 recipe using 3 eggs.