Oatmeal Cookies 1 - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. granulated sugar
2 eggs, well beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. soda
3 c. oatmeal
1 c. nuts, chopped (optional)

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugars; add beaten eggs and vanilla. Beat.
Add sifted dry ingredients; beat.
Add oatmeal and nuts. Roll, wrap in waxed paper and chill overnight.
Slice and bake at 350\u00b0 for about 10 to 12 minutes.