Bobby's Chocolate Chip Cowboy Cookies

A great oatmeal chocolate chip cookie. You can mix and match the type of nuts as well as the types of chocolate chips. I have used pecans, macadamias, walnuts etc, as well as large or small chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, or large dark chocolate chips.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 1  cup shortening
• 1  cup white sugar
• 1  cup brown sugar
• 2  eggs
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 2  cups  sifted flour
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 2  cups rolled oats
• 1 (12 ounce) package chocolate chips (White, Milk, Dark or mixture of two or all)
• 1⁄2 cup  nuts (optional)

Directions

1. In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and sugars.
2. Add eggs and vanilla - mix well.
3. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Add to bowl above and mix well.
4. Add nuts, chocolate chips, and rolled oats - stir well.
5. Roll into about 1-1/2" balls and place on cookie sheets.
6. Bake about 15 minutes at 350 degrees. Remove from oven while still a little soft and cool on racks.