1 c Shortening
1 c Brown sugar, packed
1 c Granulated sugar
1 ts Salt
1 ts Vanilla extract
2 lg Eggs
1 1/2 c Flour, all-purpose
3 c Oatmeal
1 ts Baking soda
1/2 c Chopped nuts
Combine first 6 ingredients and mix well. Combine last 4 and blend into first mixture. Form into rolls and chill. Slice and bake at 375 10-15 minutes. When stored in air tight container they remain crisp. When loosely covered they are soft and chewy Pat Dwigans —–