Oatmeal Crispies

Ingredients

• 1 cup shortening

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• 1 tsp. vanilla

• 1 tsp. salt

• 3 cup quick cooking oats

• 1 cup brown sugar

• 2 well-beaten eggs

• 1½ cup sifted flour

• 1 tsp. soda

Preparation

Thoroughly cream shortening and sugars; add eggs and vanilla.  Beat well.  Sift dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture.  Add oats.  Add nuts and raisins if desired.  Mix well.  Shape in rolls, chill thoroughly.  Slice ¼ inch thick.  Bake on ungreased cookie sheet in moderate oven (350°F) for 10 minutes.  Makes 5 dozen.