We made these cookies in school during the 1950s. They are delicious. May substitute butterscotch chips, peanut butter chips, or raisins for chocolate chips.
INGREDIENTS (for 6 servings):
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup shortening
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
PREPARATION:
Blend shortening and sugars together. Add eggs, and beat until fluffy. Whisk together flour, soda, salt, and baking powder; mix into the egg mixture. Stir in oats, vanilla, and chocolate chips. Drop by teaspoonfuls on ungreased cookie sheets
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 15 minutes. Cool on wire racks.