Butterscotch-Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 12 c flour
• 1 tsp soda
• 1 c shortening
• 2 c quick oats
• 2 eggs beaten
• 34 c brown sugar
• 34 c white sugar
• 1 Tbsp hot water
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 pkg butterscotch chips
• 1 c chopped nuts if desired

Directions

1. Cream shortening and sugars
2. Add beaten eggs and hot water mix well
3. Add flour and soda
4. Add vanilla and oats mix well Add chips and nuts
5. Drop by teaspoon onto baking sheet
6. Bake at 350 for 10 to 12 minutes