1 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
2 tsp. baking soda
2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
2 c. quick cooking rolled oats
1 c. chopped pecans

Cream shortening and sugars. Add egg and vanilla. Sift together flour, salt, and soda; add to cream mixture. Stir in oatmeal and pecans. Roll into balls using 2 level teaspoons of dough. Place on greased cookie sheets. Press each ball with fork. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes. Makes 3 dozen.