Best Chocolate Chip Cookies Every!

1 Cup shortening (butter flavor is good)
3/4 Cup brown sugar
3/4 Cup sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp. hot water
1 1/2 Cups flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 Cups oats
1 regular size package of semi sweet chocolate chips
3/4 Cup chopped pecans (or any nut)

1. Sift flour, salt and baking soda together
2. Cream together shortening, sugars and eggs. Add hot water and vanilla, mix well.
3. Mix in flour mixture, then oats, chocolate chips and nuts.
4. Scoop amount of dough with spoon and place on a ungreased baking sheet.
5. Bake at 350 degree for approximate 12 minutes.