Mrs. Williams' Chocolate Chip Cookies

Total Time: 32 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup shortening
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups quick-cooking oats
• 2 cups chocolate chips
• 3/4 cup walnuts (optional)

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 375°.
• 2 cream sugar, shortening and vanilla; beat in eggs and water.
• 3 sift dry ingredients.
• 4 add to creamed mixture.
• 5 add chocolate chips, oats and nuts.
• 6 drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet.
• 7 bake for 10-12 minutes.