Old Fashioned Oatmeal Cookies
["2 c. shortening", "2 c. brown sugar", "2 c. white sugar", "2 Tbsp. vinegar", "2 tsp. salt", "2 tsp. vanilla", "4 eggs", "4 c. all-purpose flour", "2 tsp. baking soda", "2 tsp. baking powder", "2 c. chocolate chips (optional)", "4 c. oats", "2 c. chopped nuts, shredded carrots, carob chips, raisins, etc. (optional)"]
["Cream shortening, sugars, vinegar and salt.", "Add vanilla and eggs.", "Mix well.", "In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda and baking powder.", "Add to creamed mixture.", "Stir in oats and optional ingredients, if desired.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for 10 minutes."]
["shortening", "brown sugar", "white sugar", "vinegar", "salt", "vanilla", "eggs", "all-purpose", "baking soda", "baking powder", "chocolate chips", "oats", "nuts"]