1 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. white sugar
2 eggs
1 3/4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
2 c. rolled oats
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c, nuts (optional)

Cream sugar with shortening, add eggs and vanilla. Mix well, add sifted dry ingredients then oats and 1/2 cup nuts.

Drop and bake 375 degrees 8 - 10 minutes. Make fairly large.