Chewy Chocolate Chips

Ingredients:
- 1 c. shortening
- 1 c. brown sugar
- 1 c. white sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 c. flour
- 1 tsp. soda
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 Tbsp. vinegar
- 2 tsp. vanilla
- 2 c. oatmeal
- 1 pkg. chocolate chips
- 1 c. nuts (optional)

Directions:
- Mix shortening, sugar and eggs together well. Add vinegar, vanilla and all dry ingredients.
- Mix well, then add chocolate chips. Drop by teaspoonful on greased cookie sheet. Bake in a 350° oven for 15 to 20 minutes. Do not overbake if you like your cookies chewy.