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

Cream the shortening; add sugars, then beaten eggs. Sift together flour, soda and salt; then add oats and combine with sugar mixture. Add vanilla. Shape into long rolls about 2 1/2 inches in diameter and wrap with wax paper. Chill several hours. Cut 1/4 inch with a sharp knife and place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes.