1-1/2 c. flour 1 tsp. salt 1 c. shortening 3/4 c. brown sugar 3/4 c. white sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. hot water 12 oz. pkg. chocolate chips 1 tsp. vanilla 2 c. old-fashioned oats
Preheat oven to 400*F Put all ingredients in large bowl. Mix well WITH HANDS. Drop by spoonsfuls on greased cookie sheet; bake 6-8 minutes. Do not allow to brown hardly at all.
Note: May substitute 1 c. raisins for chocolate chips