Trailside Cookies

Trailside Cookies
4 dozen

1 ½ cups shortening
1 ½ cups peanut butter
2 cups brown sugar
3 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
3 cups oats
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups chocolate chips

Cream shortening and peanut butter. Add brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Combine oats, flour, baking powder, and salt. Add to creamed mixture. Add chocolate chips. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls unto ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 12 - 15 minutes. Enjoy!