3/4 c Sifted all-purpose flour

1/2 ts Soda

1/2 ts Salt

1/2 c Granulated sugar

1/2 c Brown sugar, firmly packed

1/2 c Shortening; soft

1 Egg

1 1/2 c Quaker Oats, uncooked

-- (quick or old-fashioned) 1/4 c Chopped nutmeats

Sift together flour, soda and salt into bowl. Add sugars, shortening, egg and vanilla. Beat until smooth, about 2 minutes. Stir in oats and nutmeats. Shape dough to form roll; warp in waxed paper and chill several hours or overnight. Cut into 1/4-inch slices. Place on ungreased cooky sheets. Bake in preheated moderate oven (350 F.) 10 to 12 minutes. Source: Our Favorites for family and friends Reprinted with permission from The Quaker Oats Company Electronic format courtesy of Karen Mintzias