Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
["1 c. shortening", "3/4 c. brown sugar", "3/4 c. white sugar", "2 eggs", "1 tsp. vanilla", "1 1/2 c. flour", "1 tsp. salt", "1 tsp. baking soda", "2 c. oatmeal", "1 c. chopped nuts (if desired)", "1 (12 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips"]
["Cream together the first 5 ingredients.", "Stir together the flour, salt, baking soda and oatmeal; mix thoroughly and add to the creamed mixture.", "Add nuts and chocolate chips to the mixture. Bake on prepared baking sheet for 10 to 12 minutes at 375\u00b0."]
["shortening", "brown sugar", "white sugar", "eggs", "vanilla", "flour", "salt", "baking soda", "oatmeal", "nuts", "chocolate chips"]