1 c. butter
1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/4 c. flour
1 1/2 c. oatmeal (old fashioned)
Dash of salt, optional

Cream butter and sugar until light. Mix in vanilla, flour, oats and salt. Chill thoroughly. Shape into small balls and place on ungreased baking sheet. Flatten with fork, making criss-cross indentations. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes. Makes 2-2 1/2 dozen cookies.