1 c. shortening
1/2 c. white sugar
1/2 c. brown sugar
2 c. oatmeal
1 1/2 c. flour
2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. baking soda dissolved in 1/4 c. boiling water
1 tsp. salt (opt.)
1/2 c. nutmeats, chopped

Cream shortening and sugar, add boiling water with soda. Add vanilla followed by the dry ingredients and nutmeats. Drop from teaspoon and press thin with fork. Bake at 350 to 375 degrees for 10 minutes. Good with chocolate chips or raisins.