Courage Centers Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

By angelagwalter

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt (optional)
• 3/4 cups packed brown sugar
• 1 cup shortening
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoons hot water
• 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups quick or old-fashioned oats
• 2 (14-oz. pkg.) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels
• 1 cup coarsely chopped nuts (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

PREHEAT oven to 375° F.


Sift flour once before measuring. Sift with soda and salt. Add sugar to shortening, creaming until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time. Add hot water. Add dry ingredients, nuts, chocolate chips, oatmeal. Mix thoroughly. Add vanilla and blend well. Bake at 375 for 18-20 minutes.