1 c. sugar
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. vegetable shortening

Cream these together real well. Add 2 eggs and mix again. Then mix in:

1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/4 c. all purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder

Finally add 1 (6 ounce) bag of chocolate chips and 3 cups of oatmeal. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 350 degrees F. for approximately 10 minutes.