1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. white sugar
1 egg
1/2 tsp. vanilla
3/4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 c. quick oats
1/4 c. chopped nuts

Cream shortening and sugar, add egg and vanilla, mix well. Sift flour with salt and soda, add to creamed mixture. Add oats and nuts, mix well and drop from teaspoon onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Will not look done, but will be when cooled (makes about 12 dozen)