1 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. white sugar
2 eggs
2 c. rolled oats
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla

Cream shortening and sugars. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well. Add rolled oats, flour, soda, and salt. Drop by teaspoons on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes. One cup chopped nuts and/or raisins are optional.