Secondly for today, another classic cookie with a twist. :-)

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients:

**2 cups oatmeal**

3/4 cups white and brown sugar

1 cup shortening

2 eggs

1 tsp. baking soda

1/4 cup hot water

1 1/2 cups flour

1/2 tsp. salt

1 tsp. vanilla (or increase to 1 tbsp. to add extra flavour)

1 8 oz. package chocolate chips

1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions:

Mix sugars and shortening together, add eggs 1 at a time and continue beating until well mixed. 

Combine baking soda and hot water, and add with half the flour to sugar mixture. Mix in remaining 

ingredients. Drop by spoonful onto cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees F. for 6 to 10 minutes. Let sit and 

cool, enjoy this traditional snack or dessert with milk or your favourite beverage.