1 cup (240ml) all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda (bicarbonate of soda)
1 cup shortening (lard)
1 cup firmly-packed light brown sugar
cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla
2 eggs
2 cups rolled oats, uncooked
1 (350 g) package of semi-sweet chocolate chips
Preheat oven to 350C.
In a bowl, combine the flour, salt, and baking soda. In a large bowl, beat
together the shortening, sugars, and vanilla with an electric mixer on medium
speed until creamy. Add the eggs and beat until light and fluffy. Gradually beat
in the flour mixture and rolled oats. Stir in the chocolate chips. Drop the dough
by rounded teaspoonfuls on to baking sheets. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until
golden brown. Cool on wire racks.