Mom's Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Ingredients

• 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup oatmeal
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Substitutes

• 1/2 cup sunflower seeds or nuts for chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup raisins + 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon for chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Beat shortening and brown sugar together until light and fluffy. Blend in egg and vanilla.
3. Combine salt and baking soda. Add to shortening/sugar mixture.
4. Stir in oatmeal and chocolate chips. Spoon on baking sheet and bake for 10-13 minutes.