2 c  Flour, sifted
1 ts Baking soda
1/2 ts Salt
1/2 ts Baking powder
1 c  Shortening
1 c  Sugar
1 c  Brown sugar, firmly packed
2 md Eggs
2 c  Rolled oats
1 c  Nuts (optional)
1 pk (6oz) semisweet choc. bits

Sift together flour, soda, salt and baking powder; set aside. Blend
together shortening and sugars. Add eggs and beat until light and fluffy.
Add flour mixture, blend well. Add rolled oats, vanilla, nuts and chocolate
bits. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees
for 15 minutes. Yields 8-10 dozen cookies.