Ingredients

1½cupsshortening

1½cupspeanut butter

2cupsbrown sugar,packed

3eggs

2tspvanilla extract

3cupsquick cooking oats

2cupsall purpose flour

2tspbaking powder

1tspsalt

2cupssemi sweet chocolate chips

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

In a mixing bowl, cream the shortening and peanut butter. Add the brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Mix well.

Combine the oats, flour, baking powder, and salt. Add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Add the chocolate chips and mix in well.

Drop the dough by the rounded teaspoonful unto an ungreased baking sheet. Flatten slightly with the bottom of a glass.

Bake for 12 minutes or until done.

Serve and enjoy!