1 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups quick cooking oats
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugars. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Beat in vanilla. Combine the remaining ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture. Drop by tablespoonfuls 2-inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with a fork.

Bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Yield: 5-1/2 dozen.

Submitted by: Elsie Johnson