1 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 3/4 c. flour (approximate)
3 c. quick oatmeal
Nuts, raisins, dates, etc. as desired

Cream shortening and sugars. Add eggs and vanilla. Sift flour with salt and soda. Stir in nuts, fruits, etc. and oatmeal. (Use hands.) Bake small balls on cookie sheets 8-9 minutes at 350 degrees. (Cookies spread out.)