- 1 1/2 cups shortening
- 1 1/2 cups peanut butter
- 2 cups packed brown sugar
- 3 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups quick cooking oats
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 Degrees C).
- In mixing bowl, cream the shortening and peanut butter. Add the brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Mix well.
- Combine oats, flour, baking powder, and salt. Add to creamed mixture and mix well.
- Add chocolate chips and mix in well.
- Drop by the rounded teaspoonful unto ungreased baking sheet. Flatten slightly with the bottom of a glass. Bake for 12 minutes or until done.