1 c. shortening
1 c. white sugar
1 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
3 c. oatmeal

Cream shortening and sugar together. Add eggs and vanilla and mix. Sift flour, soda and salt together and add with oatmeal. Spoon in 1/2 teaspoonful on cookie sheet and bake about 15 minutes at 350 degrees.