preheat oven to 350 degrees. |
you need 2 large mixing bowls |
in the first bowl mix the following wet ingredients with the |
mixer, until creamy smooth. |
1 1/2 cups crisco shortening (butter flavor) |
2 cups light brown sugar |
1 cup granulated sugar |
3 eggs |
1/2 cup water |
2 tsp real vanilla |
in the second bowl you need to mix the following dry ingredients |
with the silverware spoon until mixed thoroughly |
6 cups old fashioned oats |
2 cups sifted all purpose flour |
12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips |
2 tsp baking soda |
4 or 5 tbsp cinnamon |
2 tsp allspice |
2 tsp ginger |
1 or 2 tsp salt (to taste) |
once dry ingredients are thoroughly mixed, pour dry ingredients |
into bowl with creamy mixture and mix together with wooden spoon. |
drop regular spoonfuls of cookie batter on greased cookie sheets and bake 11-14 minutes, depending on your personal oven cooking. |
note: using parchment paper keeps the bottoms from getting to dark. |
