1 c. shortening
3/4 c. brown sugar
3/4 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. hot water
2 c. uncooked oatmeal
1 1/2 c. flour
1 c. chocolate chips

Cream shortening and sugar. Add 1 unbeaten egg; mix. Then add 2nd egg and mix. Add vanilla and dissolve baking soda in hot water. In separate bowl, mix salt and flour, then add to mixture. Now add oatmeal, then chocolate chips. Mix well. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes. Makes about 4 1/2 dozen.