Aunt Myrna's Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Family favorite - the dough is as good as the cookie!!

Beat sugars , shortening , eggs & vanilla until fluffy.

Mix in flour , soda & salt.

Stir in oatmeal and chips by hand.

Let the dough rest for about 10 minutes or so to moisten the oatmeal.

Drop on cookie sheet.

Bake at 350 degrees , 8 minutes on bottom rack and 8 minutes on top rack.

sugar, brown sugar, shortening, eggs, vanilla, flour, baking soda, salt, oatmeal, semi-sweet chocolate chips