Instructions: Beat shortening, sugars, eggs and vanilla together until creamy. Sift together flour, soda and salt. Add to creamed mixture; blend well. Stir in oats.

Shape to form 1-inch balls. Place on greased cooky sheets, about 2 inches apart. Bake in preheated moderate oven (350 F.) 12 to 15 minutes. Cool about 2 minutes, then remove cookies from cooky sheets.

For variety, add 1 cup raisins, 1 cup salted peanuts, 6 oz. (1 cup)

semi-sweet chocolate pieces or 1 cup flaked or shredded coconut with the oats.

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