Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

Description: Make and share this Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup shortening
• 3/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon hot water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
• 1 (12 ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 2 cups quick oats

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Sift together flour, soda and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, cream together shortening and sugars; add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. Stir in hot water, vanilla and flour mixture.
5. Add remaining ingredients; mix well.
6. Drop from a teaspoon onto parchment-lined baking sheet.
7. Bake at 375°F for 8-10 minutes.