2 c. sugar
2 c. packed brown sugar
3 c. self-rising flour, sifted
2 c. shortening
6 c. oatmeal

Sift dry ingredients together except oatmeal. Cut in shortening. Mix in oatmeal. Store in cool dry place until ready to use.

OATMEAL COOKIES:

Combine:

2 c. cookie mix
1 egg
1 tbsp. vanilla
1/2 c. nuts
Chocolate chips, coconut, etc. (optional)

Mix well. Drop by teaspoons onto greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.