Cowboy Cookies

Years ago my dear friend, Debbie Partin, gave me a cookbook from the Women's Auxiliary to the Texas Veterinary Medical Association. I've used the book for years now and wanted to share one of my very favorite recipes out of that book. These cookies are so easy to make and taste wonderful each and every time. Hope you enjoy them!

Cowboy Cookies

from the "Cooking Across Texas" with the

Auxiliary to the TVMA cookbook

1/2 cup shortening

1/2 c margarine

1 cup white sugar

1 cup brown sugar

1 tsp baking powder

2 cup quick cooking oatmeal

1 pkg 6-oz semi-sweet chocolate chips

2 eggs

2 cups flour

1 tsp soda

1/2 tsp vanilla

3/4 c pecans

Cream shortening, margarine, sugar and eggs. Add dry ingredients. Add vanilla. Mix until blended. Add chocolate chips and nuts. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 12 minutes until golden brown.

Happy Cooking!!

Saundra