Ingredients
1 cup shortening
3/4 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 t vanilla
2 eggs
2 1/2 cups flour
1 t baking soda
1 t salt (optional)
1/4 cup milk
1 cup nuts, chopped (optional)
1 12 oz package chocolate chips
2 cups oatmeal - original
Preparation
Cream shortening. Add sugars gradually. Add vanilla and eggs and mix well. Add dry ingredients alternately with milk. Add nuts, chocolate chips and oatmeal. Mix well. Dough will be very stiff. Drop by rounded tablespoons on greased cookie sheet. Bake in a preheated 375 degree oven for 10-15 minutes.
