Betsy's Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients:
3/4 C sugar                               1-1 1/2 C Flour
3/4 C Brown Sugar                  2 c oatmeal
3/4 C Shortening                     1 t baking soda                    
2 Eggs                                      1 t salt                                  
1 t vanilla                                  

Optional: Chocolate chips, butterschotch chips, nuts craisins.

Directions:
1. Cream together sugars and shortening.  Add in eggs and vanilla and mix until color lightens.
2. Add 1 c of flour and all the dry ingredients.  If too sticky add more flour.  Stir in chocolate chips or other ingredients if desired.  Spoon onto a cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until Golden Brown.