Oatmeal chocolate chip cookies

 by Diana

Makes 7 doz

1 c shortening

¾ c packed brown sugar

¼ c sugar

1 tsp vanilla

1 ½ c flour

½ tsp salt

1 tsp soda

1/3 c boiling water

2 c rolled oats

½ c chopped nuts

1 pkg chocolate chips

Beat shortening, sugars and vanilla until light and fluffy. Add flour and salt; dissolved the soda in boiling water and blend into the mixture. Stir in oats, nuts and chips. Drop from a teaspoon onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten with a fork dipped in cold water. Bake for 10-12 minutes at 350 deg F.