Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk Cookies

1 c Golden crisco shortening

1 c Lightly-packed brown sugar

1/2 c Granulated sugar

2 Eggs

2 1/2 c Quick oats

1 c All-purpose flour

Or whole wheat flour 1 ts Baking soda

1/2 ts Salt

1 c Chopped nuts

1 c Semi-sweet chocolate chunks

Or chips 1. Preheat oven to 375oF (190oC).

2. Cream Golden Crisco Shortening, sugars and eggs in

large bowl on medium speed of electric mixer or with wooden spoon until light and creamy, about 2 minutes. 3. Combine oats, flour, baking soda and salt.

4. Add to creamed mixture, beating on low speed or with

spoon until well blended, about 1 minute. 5. Stir in nuts and chocolate chunks or jumbo chips.

6. Drop dough by heaping spoonfuls, about 1 tbsp (15 mL)

per cookie onto ungreased baking sheet. 7. Bake at 375oF (190oC) for 8 to 10 minutes, or until

golden brown. Makes: About 30 cookies Freezing: Excellent
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