Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup shortening
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Blend shortening and sugars together. Add eggs, and beat until fluffy. Whisk together flour, soda, salt, and baking powder; mix into the egg mixture. Stir in oats, vanilla, and chocolate chips. Drop by teaspoonfuls on ungreased cookie sheets
2. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 15 minutes. Cool on wire racks.