Friday, October 30, 2009

OATMEAL CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 cup shortening
1/2 cup white sugar
1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
2 cups rolled oats
2 cups chocolate chips (12 oz)

In a small bowl, combine the flour, salt and baking soda; set aside. In a large bowl, beat shortening, sugars, eggs and vanilla for a minimum of 5 minutes until light and fluffy. Gently stir in rolled oats and chocolate chips. Bake on cookie sheet at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes.