Chocolate Chip Cookies Bev Helling

Mix together:

1 cup shortening 3/4 cup brown sugar

3/4 cup white sugar 2 eggs

1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon hot water

Add:

1 1/2 cup flour 2 cups oatmeal

1 cup chocolate chips

Mix together and bake at 350 degrees for 8 ‑ 10 minutes. Makes about 4 dozen cookies.