1 c shortening 2 eggs 2 t hot water 1 t vanilla ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1 t baking soda 1 t salt 3/4 c sugar 3/4 c firmly packed brown sugar 1 1/2 c flour ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2 c oatmeal 1 c chopped nuts 1 large package chocolate chips

Mix wet ingredients; add dry ingredients. Fold in oatmeal, nuts and chocolate chips. Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes.