Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a heavy bottomed saucepan, melt the shortening and butter.
3. Set aside to cool.
4. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cocoa and salt.
5. In a small bowl, lightly beat the egg with the milk and vanilla.
6. Add to dry ingredients along with the shortening/butter mixture and stir until well combined.
7. It is best to do this by hand, not with a mixer.
8. Stir in the oatmeal.
9. Drop by the tablespoonful onto greased baking sheets.
10. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes.
11. Cool on paper towels.