Oatmeal Chip Cookies

From the Bake Off Cooke Favorites booklet page 61

Original Recipe

2 cups Pillsbury All Purpose Flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon soda
1 cup sugar
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup shortening
2 eggs
2 cups quick cooking rolled oats
1 cup chopped almonds, walnuts or pecans
1 cup (6 oz pkg) semi-sweet chocolate pieces

OVEN 375 F About 96 Cookies

In a large mixer bowl, combine all ingredients except rolled oats, almonds and chocolate pieces; mix thoroughly. If desired, chill dough for easier handling. Shape into balls, using a rounded teaspoon for each. Place on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 375 F for 10-12 minutes. Cool.

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Revised recipe - healthier- less sugar, less salt
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon soda
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup margarine
1/4 cup shortening
2 eggs
2 cups rolled oats
1 cup walnuts (optional)
1 cup chocolates or carob chips or raisins