1/2 c. shortening
3/4 c. brown sugar
3/4 c. white sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 3/4 c. flour
2 c. oatmeal
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda in 1 tsp. hot water
7 oz. pkg. chocolate chips
1 c. nuts, optional

Mix together shortening, sugars, eggs and vanilla. Add flour, oatmeal, salt and soda. Mix. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes.