1 c. shortening (butter)
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
3 c. quick cooking oats
1/2 c. chopped nuts
Or 1 pkg. chocolate chips
Or 1 c. cut up gum drops
Or 2 tbsp. grated orange peel
Or 1 c. raisins
Or 1 c. cut up dates

Cream shortening and sugar thoroughly. Add eggs and vanilla and beat well. Sift together flour, salt and soda; add to creamed mixture, blend well. Add oats and one of the following listed ingredients. If desired, divide dough into several portions, adding something different to each one. Form in small balls. Flatten in hand. Put on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees 15 minutes or lightly browned. Remove immediately from pan.