Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

• 1 cup shortening
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups oatmeal, dry
• 1/2 cup nuts, optional
• 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions:
Cream shortening. Add sugars; cream well. Add vanilla and eggs, one at a time, and mix. Add dry ingredients sifted together. Add rest of ingredients and mix. Drop by teaspoon or roll in small balls and place on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 375 F for 10-12 minutes.