1 c. shortening
3/4 c. white sugar
3/4 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. peanut butter
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs, beaten
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. flour
3 c. quick oats
1-2 c. chocolate chips or nuts, optional

Beat eggs. Add shortening, sugars, peanut butter and vanilla. Cream together. Separately combine soda, salt and flour. Stir with a wire whisk or sift. Add to creamed mixture and stir well. Add oats and optional ingredients if using. Form into balls and flatten slightly. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes. Makes 5 dozen.