Cream shortening & sugar thoroughly. Add beaten eggs & vanilla. Beat well. Sift flour, salt & soda together. Sift into creamed mixture. Add oatmeal & nuts. Mix. Form dough into long rolls on waxed paper. Chill thoroughly. Slice 1/2-inch thick & bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 350 for 10 minutes.

Donita Alexander

From <Simply Southern>, the Desoto School Mothers' Assn, Helena-West Helena, Ar 72390. Downloaded from Glen's Mm Recipe Archive,