Oatmeal Crispie Cookies

Ingredients

Makes 5 dz

1 cup shortening (2 sticks margarine) -crossed out and butter added

1 cup brown sugar - firmly packed

1 cup white sugar

2 beaten eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla

½ teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 ½ cups flour

2 ½ cups quick oatmeal

½ cup nuts

Directions

Mix ingredients together and roll in balls or drop from spoon and press down. Raisins and/or chocolate chips may be added if desired.

Bake 10 or 12 minutes at 375 degrees.