Cream together:

1 c. shortening
1 c. white sugar
1 c. brown sugar

Add:

2 eggs, well beaten
1 tsp. vanilla

Sift together:

1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt

Add sifted ingredients to creamed mixture. Then add 3 cups quick-cooking oatmeal. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 minutes. Peanuts, coconut, raisins, dates, gumdrops and chips may be added for variations.