Chocolate Chip Cookies

1 c shortening
1 1/2 c sugar
3/4 c brown sugar
3 eggs
3+ c flour
1 1/2 t salt
1 1/2 t soda
3 t vanilla
1 pkg chocolate chips

Cream together shortening and sugars. Add eggs. Add 3 c flour. Add remaining dry ingredients. Add vanilla. Add chips. Add more flour if needed to obtain correct consistency. Drop by spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 11-12 minutes at 375 degrees.

Oatmeal Cookies

3 c flour
2 t Salt
2 c shortening
1 1/2 c brown sugar
1 1/2 c sugar
2 t vanilla
2 t soda
2 T hot water
4 c quick oats
4 eggs
OPTIONAL INGREDIENTS: 1 c raisins, chocolate chips, etc.
Cream together sugar and shortening. Add eggs one at a time. Dissolve soda in hot water and add to mixture a little at a time, alternating with dry ingredients. Mix oats in with wooden spoon. Drop by spoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet. Bake for 10 minutes at 375 degrees.