2 c. oatmeal
1 1/2 c. flour
1 c. packed brown sugar
1 c. shortening
1/2 c. white sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla
Raisins and walnuts if desired

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cream sugars, eggs and shortening. Add the remaining ingredients. Mix well. Drop by level spoonful. Bake until lightly brown.