Instructions: Mix together shortening, sugars and eggs until creamy. Add vanilla and lemon juice. Blend together cinnamon, baking soda, salt, oatmeal and flour. Slowly combine wet and dry ingredients and blend well. Add chocolate chips and macadamia nuts by hand. On lightly greased cookie sheets, drop scant 1/4 cup dough 3" apart. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 16 to 18 minutes.

Makes 3 dozen large cookies or 5 dozen smaller ones.

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