REALLY GOOD CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

Ingredients

1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon Kahlua
2 cups plain flour
2 cups rolled oats
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped pecans

Preparation

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the shortening, butter, sugars and eggs until blended. Add remaining ingredients in order, mixing well. Shape dough by tablespoonfuls into balls. Place on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes, or until golden. Let cool on baking sheet 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool. Makes about 2 dozen.