Combine flour, salt and baking soda in a large bowl.
Set aside.
With an electric mixer beat together the shortening,
sugars and vanilla in a large bowl until creamy.
Add eggs, beating until light and fluffy.
Gradually beat in flour mixture and oats.
Stir in chocolate chips.
Drop batter by well-rounded teaspoonfuls onto
greased baking sheet and bake in a preheated 350F oven
for 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden.
Let cool on sheets for 2 minutes before transferring
to a wire rack to cool completely.
Makes 7 1/2 dozen.

Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 182 Calories;
11g Fat (53.0% calories from fat); 2g Protein;
21g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 16mg Cholesterol;
149mg Sodium.
Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 2 Fat;
1 Other Carbohydrates.