1 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 c. brown sugar (firmly packed)
2 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
2 c. plain flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
2 1/2 c. oatmeal
2 1/2 c. whole wheat flakes (like Grapenuts flakes)

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Mix all ingredients and bake on a sprayed cookie sheet about 9-11 minutes.