1 c. shortening
3/4 c. brown sugar
3/4 c. white sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
2 c. oatmeal
6 oz. pkg. chocolate chips
1 c. nuts

Mix shortening, sugars, eggs and vanilla. Add remaining ingredients, mix well. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet in 350 degree oven about 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly brown. Watch carefully because they burn easily. Recipe makes about 5 dozen.