Oatmeal Crispies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. soda
3 c. quick oats
1 c. cut up dates (optional) or use 1/2 c. peanut butter
1/2 c. chopped walnuts (optional)

Preparation

Cream together shortening and sugars; beat in eggs and vanilla. Sift together flour, salt and soda.
Stir into creamed mixture. Stir in oats, dates and walnuts.
Form into balls; place 1 1/2 inches apart on greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for about 10 minutes or until lightly brown.
Cool slightly before removing to cooling rack.
Makes 6 dozen.