2 c. brown sugar
1 c. shortening
Dash salt
3 eggs
1 c. cream (sweet OR sour)
4 c. oatmeal
2 c. flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
3 tsp. baking powder
1 c. chips or raisins
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. nuts
(1 tsp. baking soda IF sour cream is used)

Cream sugar, shortening and salt. Add the rest of ingredients; mix well. Drop and flatten some on greased cookie sheet. Normal oven for 10 minutes.