1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. white sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
1/3 c. chopped nuts or raisins (optional)
3 c. Quaker oats

Sift flour, soda, and salt together and set aside. Cream together shortening, brown sugar, white sugar, and vanilla; beat in eggs. Add flour mixture; stir in Quaker oats. Add chopped nuts or raisins (optional).

Bake at 325 degrees. To have chewy cookies, fold in oats and remove cookies from oven when slightly brown (8-10 minutes).