OATMEAL CRISPIES

OATMEAL CRISPIES 1 c. shortening (can use 1/2 shortening, 1/2 butter) 1 c. brown sugar 1 c. white sugar 2 well beaten eggs 1 tsp. vanilla 1 ½ c. flour 1 tsp. baking soda ¼ tsp. salt 3 c. oatmeal ½ c. nuts –optional, also can add chocolate chips or raisins Cream shortening & sugars together. Beat in eggs & vanilla in, then mix in flour, soda & salt. Add oatmeal & nuts. Bake at 350° for about 12 minutes.