Cowboy Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 Cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 Cup shortening
• 1 12oz package semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 Cup granulated sugar
• 1 Cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 Cups rolled oats
• 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350

2. 2

   In large bowl, sift together the flour, soda, baking powder, and salt

3. 3

   In separate bowl, blend shortening and sugar. Add vanilla, eggs and then beat until light and fluffy.

4. 4

   Combine both mixtures

5. 5

   Mix in oats, and chocolate chips

6. 6

   Cookie dough should be crumbly

7. 7

   Drop by spoonfull* on prepared baking sheet

8. 8

   Bake 12 - 15 minutes