Oatmeal Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. soda
3 c. oats
1 c. nuts (optional)

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugars.
Mix in eggs and vanilla.
Sift flour, salt and soda.
Fold into creamed mixture.
Stir in oats and nuts.
Roll in small balls and place on a greased cookie sheet.
Flatten with fork.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden.