Butterscotch-Oatmeal Cookies
["1 1/2 c. flour", "1 tsp. soda", "1 c. shortening", "2 c. quick oats", "2 eggs, beaten", "3/4 c. brown sugar", "3/4 c. white sugar", "1 Tbsp. hot water", "1 tsp. vanilla", "1 pkg. butterscotch chips", "1 c. chopped nuts (if desired)"]
["Cream shortening and sugars.", "Add beaten eggs and hot water; mix well.", "Add flour and soda.", "Add vanilla and oats; mix well. Add chips and nuts.", "Drop by teaspoon onto baking sheet.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes."]
["flour", "soda", "shortening", "oats", "eggs", "brown sugar", "white sugar", "water", "vanilla", "butterscotch chips", "nuts"]