Oatmeal Crisps

1 C shortening
1 C brown sugar
1 C white sugar
2 eggs
1 t vanilla
1 1/2 C flour
1 t salt
1 t soda
3 Coatmeal
nuts (optional)

Thoroughly cream shortening and sugar
Add eggs and vanilla.  Beat well.
Sift together flour, salt, and soda;
add to creamed mixture.
Stir in oats and nuts.
Let stand a few minutes.
Form dough into rolls about 1 1/2" diameter.
Wrap in waxed paper.
Chill thoroughly.
Unwrap.
Slice 1/4" thick.
Bake at 350 F about 10 minutes,
until lightly browned.

Makes about 5 dozen.