Ingredients

In a large bowl put

2 cups shortening or oil

2 cups white sugar

2 cups dark brown sugar( 1 lb )

4 eggs

Now mix above thoroughly

Add:

3 cups all purpose flour

2 tsp. baking soda

2 tsp salt

6 cups old fashioned oatmeal

Raisins or currants optional

Mix all together.

Preparation

Using a small ice cream scoop or teaspoon place on greased trays about an inch apart. Oven 350 Bake for ten minutes a batch