1 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. granulated sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
3 c. quick cooking oats
1/2 c. walnuts, chopped (opt.)

Cream shortening and sugars. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well. Add sifted dry ingredients, oats and nuts. Mix. Form in long rolls and wrap in waxed paper and freeze. Slice 1/4" thick and bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.