Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

• 1 3/4 c. sifted flour
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1 1/4 c. sugar
• 2 c. rolled oats
• 1/2 c. soft, solid shortening
• 6 Tbsp. molasses
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 2 eggs
• 1 (6 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips

1. Sift together flour, baking powder, salt, soda and sugar into a large bowl.
2. Add eggs, shortening (at room temperature), molasses and vanilla.
3. With a wooden spoon, stir until smooth about 1 1/2 minutes.
4. Add chocolate chips and oatmeal; stir until it is blended evenly.
5. Drop dough by heaping teaspoonfuls and 4 inches apart on a greased baking sheet.
6. Bake in a preheated 325u0b0 oven for 12 to 15 minutes.
7. Cool on a wire rack.
8. Makes about 3 dozen cookies.

flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, sugar, rolled oats, solid shortening, molasses, vanilla, eggs, chocolate chips

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=399740 (may not work)