Former First Lady and Future First Woman President of the United States

HILLARY CLINTON'S CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Brush baking sheets lightly with vegetable oil or spray with a cooking spray.

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Combine on waxed paper:
1-1/2 cups flour

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon baking soda

In large bowl with electric mixer, beat together until creamy:
1 cup shortening

1 cup packed brown sugar

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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In large bowl with electric mixer add 2 eggs and beat until light and fluffy.
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Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in 2 cups of rolled oats and then 2 cups of semisweet chocolate chips.
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Drop batter by rounded teaspoonfuls onto baking sheets. Bake for 8-10 minutes or till golden brown. Cool cookies on sheets for 2 minutes. Place cookies on wire racks to cool completely. Best served warm with a glass of milk Makes 7 dozen cookies (you can cut the ingredients in half).