2 c. sugar
2 c. light brown sugar
2 c. shortening
4 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
6 c. oatmeal
3 c. self-rising flour
2 c. chocolate chips (optional)
1 c. chopped pecans (optional)
1 c. raisins (optional)

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Beat sugars and shortening. Add eggs and vanilla. Stir in remaining ingredients, one at a time. Spoon large balls onto greased cookie sheet. Cook about 10 minutes. Let stand on cookie sheet a few minutes before removing.