Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk Cookies -

1 c Lightly-packed brown sugar

1/2 c Granulated sugar

2 Eggs

2 1/2 c Quick oats

1 c All-purpose flour

Or whole wheat flour 1 ts Baking soda

1/2 ts Salt

1 c Chopped nuts

1 c Semi-sweet chocolate chunks

1. Preheat oven to

375oF (190oC).

2. Cream Golden Crisco Shortening, sugars and eggs in

2 minutes.

3. Combine oats, flour, baking soda and salt.

4. Add to creamed mixture, beating on low speed or with

1 minute.

5. Stir in nuts and chocolate chunks or jumbo chips.

6. Drop dough by heaping spoonfuls, about 1 tbsp (15 mL)

7. Bake at

375oF (190oC) for 8 to 10 minutes, or until

golden brown. Makes: About 30 cookies Freezing: Excellent --