1 3/4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 c. shortening or 2 sticks butter
3/4 c. brown sugar
3/4 c. white sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. hot water (more if needed)
1/2 c. nuts
1 c. chocolate chips
2 c. oatmeal
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. raisins

Cream eggs, shortening and sugar until creamy. Add flour, soda and salt. Stir in remaining ingredients. This is very hard to stir. Add water as needed. Add more flour if flat or greasy. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 minutes. Makes 100-162 cookies.