2 c. shortening
2 c. sugar, white
2 c. sugar, brown
4 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
3 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
6 c. quick oats
1 c. raisins
1 c. nuts

Soak raisins in hot water for 30 minutes and drain well. Mix first 8 ingredients with mixer. Stir in last 3 ingredients. (I finished mixing with my hands.) Separate mixture into 3 parts. Roll. Wax paper and chill overnight. Slice in 1 inch slices and then in quarters. Place on greased cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.