Favorite Chewy Oatmeal Cookies

1 c Shortening

1 c Brown sugar, packed

1 c White sugar

2 Eggs

1 ts Vanilla

1 1/2 c All-purpose flour

1 ts Salt

1 ts Baking soda

3 c Quick cooking oats

Mix, using usual method for cookies (cream shortening and sugars, and eggs, mix, add dry ing.) Place on ungreased sheets, bake at 350 degrees 10-12 minutes. Here is my favorite recipe for chewy oatmeal cookies: Betsy Rodgers -----