1 1/2 c. shortening
1 1/4 c. sugar
1 c. brown sugar
3 eggs
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 tsp. hot water
2 1/4 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. salt
3 c. Quaker oats
1 bag (12 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate chips

Mix shortening, sugar and brown sugar in mixing bowl until creamy. Add eggs, vanilla and hot water. Sift flour, baking soda and salt together, then add and mix until creamy. Add oats and chocolate chips. Drop cookies onto cookie trays and bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 14 minutes.