Oatmeal Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Cream shortening and sugars.
2. 2
   Mix in eggs and vanilla.
3. 3
   Sift flour, salt and soda.
4. 4
   Fold into creamed mixture.
5. 5
   Stir in oats and nuts.
6. 6
   Roll into small balls and place on a greased cookie sheet. Flatten with a fork.
7. 7
   Bake at 350° for 10 to 12 minutes or make refrigerator cookies by forming dough into 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
8. 8
   Chill before baking or divide dough into 4 parts.
9. 9
   Make oblong rolls or put in deep freeze and bake next day or later. Dough will keep for a long period of time in deep freeze.
10. 10
    Bake next morning or any time about 350° for 10 to 15 minutes.