Oatmeal-Chocolate Chip Cookies
["1 c. shortening or 2 sticks oleo", "1 c. brown sugar", "1 c. white sugar", "2 eggs", "1 tsp. vanilla", "2 c. flour", "1 tsp. soda", "3/4 tsp. salt", "2 to 3 c. oats", "1 (6 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips", "nuts (optional)"]
["In large bowl, mix all ingredients together, one at a time. Shape into cookies and bake at 375\u00b0 until light brown.", "Don't overcook."]
["shortening", "brown sugar", "white sugar", "eggs", "vanilla", "flour", "soda", "salt", "oats", "chocolate chips", "nuts"]