Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups flour, sifted
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon salt
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3/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
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3/4 cup granulated sugar
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1 cup shortening
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2 eggs
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1 teaspoon water, hot
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1 cup nuts, chopped
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1 teaspoon vanilla or 1 teaspoon artificial vanilla flavoring
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1 -2 package chocolate chips (not chocolate flavored)
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2 cups oatmeal
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees
- In large mixing bowl add the sugar, eggs and shortening. Blend together.
- Slowly add the flour, salt and baking soda and mix well.
- Add the water, vanilla and chocolate chips and mix.
- Add oatmeal and mix until all ingredients are blended together.
- Using a spoon, drop dough onto cookie sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until cookies appear a golden brown. Repeat until all dough is used.
- The size of the spoon will determine the size of the cookie.