Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies by Marci Tribe

3 C. flour
2 tsp. Salt
2 C. shortening
1 1/2 C. sugar
1 1/2 C. brown sugar
4 eggs
2 tsp. Baking powder
2 tsp. Hot water
2 C. nuts (optional)
4 C. chocolate chips
2 tsp. vanilla
4 C. oats (not instant)

Cream shortening, sugar and brown sugar.  Add eggs, water and vanilla; mix well.  Mix together  flour, salt soda and oats.  Mix dry ingredients in slowly.  Fold in chocolate chips and nuts.

Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes.
Makes 6 dozen