These are similar to oatmeal cookies, but the chilling of the dough and thin slicing will give you a nice, crispy cookie.

Oatmeal Crisps 

1 c shortening

1 c Brown sugar

1 c granulated sugar

2 beaten eggs

1 teas vanilla

1 1/2 c flour

1 teas salt

1 teas soda

3 c quick cooking oats

1/2 c chopped nuts

Thoroughly cream shortening & sugar; add eggs & vanilla; beat well. Add sifted dry ingredients, oats & nuts; mix. Form in long rolls; chill thoroughly. Slice 1/4 inch thick. Bake on uncreased cookie sheet in moderate (350) oven 10 min. Makes 5 dozen.