1 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
3 c. quick-cooking oatmeal
1 1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. chopped walnuts

Cream shortening, add sugars, eggs and vanilla. Sift together the flour, salt and soda. Add to first mixture. Beat well. Lastly add oatmeal and nuts. After all this is mixed well, put it into several rolls and refrigerate until firm. Slice and bake at 350 degrees. When cool, frost with the frosting. The frosting is the important thing and makes the cookie taste extra good.

FROSTING:

1 c. powdered sugar
1 tbsp. cold coffee
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. cinnamon

Combine frosting ingredients.