Oatmeal Crisps
["1 c. shortening", "1 c. brown sugar", "2 c. sugar", "2 eggs, beaten", "1 tsp. vanilla", "1 1/2 c. sifted flour", "1 tsp. salt", "1 tsp. soda", "3 c. quick oats", "1/2 c. chopped nuts", "6 oz. chocolate chips, butterscotch chips or candied fruit (optional)"]
["Cream the shortening and sugars.", "Add eggs and vanilla; beat well.", "Add sifted dry ingredients, oats, nuts and chocolate chips, if desired.", "May be cooked as drop cookies or form in long rolls and chill.", "Slice 1/4 inch thick and bake at 350\u00b0 for 10 minutes. Makes 5 dozen."]
["shortening", "brown sugar", "sugar", "eggs", "vanilla", "flour", "salt", "soda", "oats", "nuts", "chocolate chips"]