Choco-Chip Oatmeal Cookies
["3/4 c. white sugar", "3/4 c. brown sugar", "1 c. shortening", "2 eggs", "1 tsp. soda, dissolved in 1 tsp. hot water", "1 1/2 c. flour", "2 c. rolled oats", "1 tsp. salt", "1 tsp. vanilla", "1 (6 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips", "1 c. nut meats (optional, but good)"]
["Cream shortening and sugars well; add eggs and beat well.", "Add soda to creamed mixture.", "The vanilla adds well here also.", "Mix in the dry ingredients and stir well.", "Drop on well-greased cookie sheet and cook at 375\u00b0 for approximately 10 minutes."]
["white sugar", "brown sugar", "shortening", "eggs", "soda", "flour", "rolled oats", "salt", "vanilla", "chocolate chips", "nut meats"]