Mom copied it off the back of a Quaker Oats can. Dad put the recipe in his book, "Graphics on the HP48G/GX." But nobody makes 'em as well as Mama does. Quaker Oats Company 5 dozen cookies 25 minutes until the first cookies come out 3/4 C. shortening 1 C. brown sugar 1/2 C. granulated sugar 1 egg 1/4 C. water 1 tsp. vanilla 1 C. flour 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. baking soda 3 C. oatmeal (well, rolled oats) 1 C. chocolate chips Pre-heat oven to 350°. Beat shortening, sugars, egg, water and vanilla together until creamy. In a separate bowl, stir together flour, salt and soda; add to creamed mixure; blend well. Stir in oats and chocolate chips. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets. Bake at 350° 12-15 minutes.