1 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. white sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. almond flavoring
1 tsp. baking soda
2 c. flour
2 c. quick oats

Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs and flavoring, and beat well. Add oats and mix well. Let stand while sifting flour and soda together. Add to oat mixture. Drop by teaspoon on baking sheet.