2 sticks butter
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. white sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla or maple
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
3 c. oatmeal

Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs and flavoring. Mix flour and soda, add gradually with oatmeal to egg mixture. Pat into a greased 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.