1 c. brown sugar
1 c. shortening
1 c. white sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. salt
3 c. quick cooking oatmeal
1/2 c. nuts, chopped
1 tsp. baking soda

Cream shortening, add sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Sift together flour, salt, and soda. Add to first mixture. Beat well. Add oatmeal and nuts. After this is mixed well, put into several (2 inch diameter) rolls and refrigerate (until firm). Slice and bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes. When cool frost with following frosting.

FROSTING:

6 tbsp. butter
2 c. powdered sugar
2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
2 tbsp. cold coffee

Mix.