1 c. shortening
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. or more chopped nuts

Cream shortening and sugar; add eggs and vanilla. Beat. Sift flour, salt, and soda. Add to creamed mixture. Stir in oats, nuts, and mix.

Form dough into rolls and wrap in wax paper. Chill, slice cookies 1/2 inch thick. Bake on greased sheet in 350 degree oven for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Makes about 60 crispy cookies.