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

 * 1) Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
 * 2) Beat shortening and brown sugar together until light and fluffy. Blend in egg and vanilla.
 * 3) Combine salt and baking soda. Add to shortening/sugar mixture.
 * 4) Stir in oatmeal and chocolate chips. Spoon on baking sheet and bake for 10-13 minutes.