Oatmeal Cookies

Nana’s recipe

INGREDIENTS

• 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)

INSTRUCTIONS

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).