lace in large mixing bowl:

1 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
2 c. rolled oats (Quaker old fashioned)
1 c. chocolate chips and/or raisins, M&M'S®, peanut butter chips, etc.

Drop by spoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets. Bake at 325 degrees for 10-15 minutes.