Oatmeal Crispies I

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda 
• 1 cup brown sugar packed
• 0.3 cup butter softened
• 2  eggs 
• 1.5 cups flour all-purpose
• 3 cups cooking oats quick
• 1 teaspoon salt 
• 0.7 cup shortening 
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 
• 1 cup walnuts chopped
• 1 cup sugar white

Equipment

• baking sheet
• oven
• wax paper

Directions

1. Cream together shortening, margarine, and sugars.
2. Beat in eggs and vanilla.
3. Mix in flour, salt, and baking soda.
4. Add oats and walnuts.
5. Mix well.
6. Shape into long rolls and roll in wax paper. Chill until firm.
7. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
8. Slice 1/4 inch slices and place on ungreased cookie sheet. Press with fork dipped in milk.
9. Bake for 10 minutes.