Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

• 1 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup organic vegetable shortening
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup regular rolled oats
• 1 cup coarsely chopped dark chocolate
• 1 cup chopped toasted walnuts

1. Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Sift together the flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.
2. Beat the shortening and sugars in a large bowl just enough to blend well. Add the eggs and vanilla and beat until thoroughly mixed. Add the oats and chocolate, and mix again. Add the flour mixture, mixing well. Stir in the nuts.
3. Drop the dough by tablespoonfuls onto the parchment-lined baking sheets, 1 1/2 inches apart. Bake until toasted on the edges but still moist in the center, about 12 minutes. Transfer to racks to cool.

flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, vegetable shortening, sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, regular rolled oats, dark chocolate, walnuts

Taken from food52.com/recipes/14475-chocolate-oatmeal-cookies (may not work)