Oatmeal Crispies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. granulated sugar
2 beaten eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. soda
3 c. quick cooking oatmeal
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Preparation

Thoroughly cream shortening and sugar; add eggs and vanilla and beat well.
Add sifted dry ingredients.
Add oatmeal and nuts. Mix well.
Shape in balls.
Wrap in waxed paper and chill thoroughly overnight.
Slice 1/4-inch thick.
Bake on ungreased cookie sheet in moderate oven for 10 minutes (350\u00b0).
Makes 5 dozen cookies.