BUTTERSCOTCH COOKIES

INGREDIENTS

1 c. shortening
3/4 c. brown sugar
3/4 c. white sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1 t. hot water
1 t. vanilla
1 1/2c. sifted flour
1 t. salt
1 t. soda
2 c. oatmeal
1c. chopped nuts (optional)
24 oz. package butterscotch chips

Mix shortening, brown and white sugars, eggs and hot water and vanilla. Add flour, salt and soda, stirring well. Then add oatmeal, nuts, and butterscotch chips. Drop by teaspoonful on a cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes.