Mom'S Oatmeal Cookies
["1 c. shortening", "1 c. brown sugar", "1 c. granulated sugar", "2 eggs", "1 tsp. vanilla", "1 1/2 c. flour", "1 tsp. salt", "1 tsp. soda", "3 c. quick oats", "1/2 c. chopped nuts", "1 c. semi-sweet chocolate pieces or 1 c. raisins"]
["Cream together the shortening and sugar.", "Add eggs and vanilla.", "Mix together the flour, salt and soda; add to creamed mixture.", "Add oatmeal.", "If desired, add nuts and chocolate pieces or raisins.", "Drop by teaspoon onto ungreased cookie sheet.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 until light brown."]
["shortening", "brown sugar", "sugar", "eggs", "vanilla", "flour", "salt", "soda", "oats", "nuts", "semi-sweet chocolate"]