Oatmeal Crispies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. shortening (1/2 c. Crisco and 1/2 c. margarine)
3 c. quick oatmeal
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. soda
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. granulated sugar
1/2 c. chopped nuts (optional)
2 eggs
1 tsp. salt

Preparation

Cream granulated sugar, brown sugar and shortening.
Add eggs one at a time.
Mix well; set aside.
Sift together the flour, salt and soda.
Add and blend into sugar-shortening mixture.
Add oatmeal, vanilla and nuts; mix well.
Form into rolls and wrap in wax paper.
Freeze overnight.
Slice 1/4 inch thick and place on ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes.