1 1/2 cups (350 mL) shortening 1 1/8 cups (265 mL) sugar 1 1/8 cups (265 mL) brown sugar 3 eggs 1 1/2 teaspoon (7.5 g) salt 3 1/8 cups (750 mL) of flour 1 1/2 teaspoon (7.5 g) hot water 1 1/2 teaspoon (7.5 g) baking soda 1 1/2 teaspoon (7.5 g) vanilla chocolate chips