Mom's Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

==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==
#Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
#Beat shortening and brown sugar together until light and fluffy. Blend in egg and vanilla.
#Combine salt and baking soda. Add to shortening/sugar mixture.
#Stir in oatmeal and chocolate chips. Spoon on baking sheet and bake for 10-13 minutes.
Category:Cookie Recipes