Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      cup           shortening
   1      cup           light brown sugar
   2                    eggs
   1      teaspoon      vanilla
   1 1/2  cups          flour
   1      teaspoon      salt
   1      teaspoon      baking soda
   3      cups          quick oats
   1      cup           walnuts -- chopped

Preparation:

Cream together shortening, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla. Mix flour, salt, baking soda, and oats. Combine with creamed mixture. Roll into balls and place on greased or nonstick cookie sheet. Press with fork, and bake 10 to 12 minutes in 350 degree oven.