Melt 1 cup shortening, add 2 cups sugar, 1 cup brown sugar. Stir in 3 eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Sift in 1 cup flour, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder. Add 1/3 cup nuts, chocolate bits, coconut, oatmeal or mixture of all.

Bake at 325 degrees for 25-30 minutes. Cut in squares. Uses only 1 pan for mixing.