Cowboy Cookies

This is an old family favorite in gift mix form:

Cowboy Cookies:

Dry Ingredients
1 cup white sugar
1 cup brown sugar
2 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking powder
2 cups oats
2 cups chocolate chips
1 cup nuts (optional)

Gift tag:
Add: 1 cup Shortening
2 eggs
1 tsp Vanilla

Mix thoroughly. Will be slightly dry. Form into balls. Set on greased cookie sheet. Cook at 325 for 10 - 15 minutes. Makes 4 - 5 dozen.

(This will fill a half gallon container, 64 oz. For quart size, cut recipe in half)