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Apple Chip-Oatmeal Cookies

1 cup shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
2 Tbsp. water
1 tsp. vanilla
1-1/2 cup flour, may need more
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. salt
3 cups uncooked rolled oats
1 cup butterscotch or chocolate chips
1 cup apples, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup chopped nuts, optional
Note: you might want to test-bake a cookie, and if it spreads too much, add 1/4 to 1/3 cup more flour.

Thoroughly cream shortening and sugars. Add eggs and beat well. Add water and vanilla. Combine flour, soda and salt. Add to shortening mixture. Mix in oats, butterscotch chips, apples and nuts.

Drop by teaspoon onto greased cookie sheets,. Bake in a moderately hot oven (375*) for 10 to 12 minutes.
Makes about 8 dozen cookies.
Posted by sue-p 4/14/13