5 eggs
1 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
1/2 c. cocoa
1 tsp. salt
1 c. flour
1/2 c. oatmeal
2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped nuts

Cream shortening and sugar, stir in eggs, vanilla and cocoa. Mix in flour, then add oatmeal and nuts, stirring only until mixed thoroughly (do not overmix). Bake at 350 degrees for about 25 minutes.