1 C melted shortening 1 C white sugar 4 C oatmeal 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 C flour 1 C brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 beaten eggs

Pour melted shortening over mix of sugars, oatmeal, soda, flour, and salt. Add beaten eggs with vanilla. Work with spoon, dough will be crumbly. Make into balls, put on greased cookie sheet. Bake for 10 minutes at 325 degrees. Let stand a few minutes before removing. Makes 5-6 dozen