1 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. oatmeal
1 c. chocolate chips
1 c. walnuts; optional

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Beat shortening and sugar together. Add vanilla and eggs; beat. Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; beat. Add oatmeal and chocolate chips. Bake for 10-15 minutes.