Jo Ann’s Cowboy Cookies

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• 3 c. shortening
• 6 eggs, beaten
• 3 c. sugar
• 3 c. brown sugar, packed
• 2 t. vanilla extract
• 6 c. all-purpose flour
• 1-1/2 t. baking powder
• 1 T. baking soda
• 1/2 t. salt
• 6 c. long-cooking oats, uncooked
• 2 12-oz. pkgs. semi-sweet chocolate chips

Preparation

Step 1

In a very large bowl, blend together shortening, eggs, sugars and vanilla; set aside.

In a separate large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; mix well. Slowly stir flour mixture into shortening mixture. Add oats and chocolate chips; mix evenly. Form into walnut-size balls; place 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets.

Bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes, until edges are lightly
golden.

Cool on wire racks.

Makes about 10 dozen.