Oatmeal Cookies

1 cup shortening

1 cup brown sugar

1 cup white sugar

2 eggs well beaten

1 Tablespoon vanilla extract

1 1/2 cup flour

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 Tablespoon cinnamon

3 cups oats (we use Quaker Quick or Old Fashioned. Do NOT use instant.)

3/4 cup chopped walnuts (use 1/2 cup if using raisins)

1 cup raisins (optional)

From Simply Recipes