1 c. Crisco (use Crisco for crisp cookies)
3/4 c. brown sugar
3/4 c. white sugar
2 egg
1 tsp. hot water
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 c. chopped nuts (optional)
2 c. oatmeal
12 oz. chocolate chips

Mix in order. Drop on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes.