Mom’s Oatmeal Cookies

1 cup shortening 
1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar 
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla 
1 1/2 cup flour 
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda 
3 cups quick oats
1 cup walnuts, chopped 

Cream shortening and sugar. Mix in eggs and vanilla.  Sift flour, salt, and soda. Fold into creamed mixture.  Stir in oats and nuts. Roll into small balls and place on a greased cookie sheet. Flatten with fork. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes. Dough may be formed into rolls 1-1/2 inch in diameter and sliced 1/4 inch thick.