Oatmeal Cookies
1 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 t. salt
1 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
1 t. vanilla
1 ½ c. flour
2 ½ c. oatmeal
1 t. baking soda
12 oz. chocolate chips (preferably Ghirardelli)
1 c. nuts (preferably sliced almonds)
Drop in rolled balls onto cookie sheet. Bake at 325 degrees for 10-12 minutes (if using large balls and French baking sheets increase to 18-20 minutes).