Grandma D'S Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

• 1 cup shortening
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking soda, dissolved in
• 1 teaspoon hot water
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups oatmeal
• 1 (12 ounce) bag milk chocolate chips

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Mix together shortening, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs and vanilla extract.
3. Add the baking soda that has been dissolved in hot water.
4. Mix together the flour and salt in a separate bowl, then add to the first mixture.
5. Add the oatmeal and chocolate chips.
6. Drop the dough by teaspoon on to an ungreased baking pan, 2 inches apart.
7. Bake for 8-10 minutes.
8. Remove from baking sheet and allow to cool.
9. ENJOY!

shortening, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla, baking soda, water, flour, salt, oatmeal, milk chocolate chips

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/grandma-ds-chocolate-chip-oatmeal-cookies-251013 (may not work)