Treasured legacy recipe

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

From the kitchen of Myrth Hopkins

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1

    Cream shortening, sugars, and vanilla.

  2. 2

    Beat in egg and 1 tablespoon water.

  3. 3

    Sift flour, soda, and salt; add to creamed mixture.

  4. 4

    Stir in oats and chocolate chips.

  5. 5

    Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet.

  6. 6

    Bake at 375°F for 10– 12 minutes.

  7. 7

    Will makes about 3 1/2 to 4 dozen cookies.