Chewy Oatmeal Cookies

Chewy oatmeal cookies.

1 cup shortening
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 tsp soda
1/4 cup boiling water.
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2 cups flour
2 cups oatmeal

Dissolve 1 teaspoon soda in 1/4 cup boiling water and add.
Mix and add 2 cups flour and 2 cups oatmeal.

bake about 6 minutes at 400 degrees.