Federal election recipes

Our guide to food and nutrition, Julie Van Rosendaal, brings in some election-themed treats.

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RECIPE
1 cup shortening
3/4 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 tsp hot water
1 1/2 cup flour
2 cups oatmeal
1 package chocolate chips
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup walnuts (optional)

METHOD:
Beat shortening, vanilla, sugars and eggs. Combine baking soda, salt & flour. Add to mixture. Add oatmeal, and then chocolate chips and walnuts if desired.