Cowboy Cookies II

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon baking powder

1 cup shortening

1 cup white sugar

1 cup packed brown sugar

2 eggs

2 cups rolled oats

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Blend shortening and sugars together. Add eggs, and beat until fluffy. Whisk together flour, soda, salt, and baking powder; mix into the egg mixture. Stir in oats, vanilla, and chocolate chips. Drop by teaspoonfuls on ungreased cookie sheets

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 15 minutes. Cool on wire racks.