1 c. white sugar
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. shortening
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking powder
2 c. minute oatmeal
2 eggs
1 pkg. chocolate chips or raisins
1 tbsp. vanilla

Sift flour with salt, soda, baking powder. Blend shortening with sugar, add eggs and beat until fluffy. Add flour mixture and mix well. Last add oats, vanilla and chocolate chips. The dough will be crumbly. Drop from spoon on greased cookie sheets. Bake at 350 degrees. Makes about 5 dozen.