Mama Hutch'S Oatmeal Crisp Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. shortening
1 c. dark brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. sugar
2 well beaten eggs
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. soda
3 c. oatmeal
1/2 c. walnuts (optional)

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugars, add eggs and vanilla; beat well. Add remaining ingredients.
Make dough into rolls 1 to 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
Wrap in foil or plastic.
Chill thoroughly. Slice cookies about 1/4 inch thick.
Bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 350\u00b0 for 10 minutes.
Makes 5 dozen.