Cowboy Cookies

1 cup shortening
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups quick oatmeal
1 cup chopped pecans
1 (6 ounce) package chocolate chips

Cream together the shortening and sugars until the mixture is light. Add eggs one at a time, vanilla extract and beat until well blended.

Sift flour, baking soda and salt. Gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in oatmeal, pecans and chocolate bits, blending well. Drop by spoonsful onto well greased cookie sheet.

Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes or until the cookies are a golden brown.

Makes 6 dozen cookies.