1 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. white sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 tbsp. water
1 tsp. vanilla
1 3/4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
3 c. oatmeal
4 oz. chocolate chips
1/2 c. walnuts, optional

Cream shortening and sugar. Stir in eggs, water and vanilla. Sift flour, soda and salt; add oatmeal, chocolate chips and nuts. Drop from spoon and bake at 350 degrees.