Oatmeal Chocolate Chips
["1 c. shortening", "3/4 c. brown sugar", "3/4 c. granulated sugar", "2 eggs", "1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour", "1 tsp. baking soda", "1 tsp. salt", "1 c. oatmeal, uncooked", "1 (12 oz.) pkg. semi-sweet chocolate bits"]
["Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.", "In a large mixing bowl, cream the shortening, brown sugar and granulated sugar.", "Add eggs and mix thoroughly. Combine the baking soda, salt and flour and add to creamed mixture.", "Knead until thoroughly combined.", "Add oatmeal and chocolate bits; continue to knead until well mixed. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet.", "Bake 15 minutes. Yields 1 dozen."]
["shortening", "brown sugar", "sugar", "eggs", "flour", "baking soda", "salt", "semi-sweet chocolate bits"]