Grandma's Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

Cookbook Category: Cookies & Bars

It's hard to beat the Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe that the Nestle's people print on their semi-sweet chocolate morsels package, but this is an excellent variation. See what you think.

1-1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup Crisco or other good shortening
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon hot water
1 cup chopped pecans
1 12-ounce package semi-sweet morsels
2 cups uncooked oatmeal (not instant)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 375°F.

Sift together the sifted flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.

Cream together the shortening and the sugars. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, together with the hot water. When mixed well, add the pecans, semi-sweet morsels, oatmeal and vanilla.

Drop by teaspoonfuls onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375°F for 8 to 10 minutes. Makes about 8 dozen cookies.

Prep time: 15 minutes; Cooking time: 10 minutes; Total time: 25 minutes

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