1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
3/4 cup light brown sugar
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon Kahla
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups rolled oats
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease two cookie sheets.

Cream together shortening, butter, sugars and eggs. Add remaining ingredients in order listed and mix well.

Shape a tablespoonful of dough into a ball and place on greased cookie sheet. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden. Cool on rack.

Makes 2 dozen.