Oatmeal Ice Box Cookies (Grandma Morgan)

1 cup shortening                                         

1 cup brown sugar                                        

1 cup granulated sugar                                  

2 beaten eggs                                                      

1 tsp. soda                                                   

1 tsp. vanilla

1 tsp. salt

1½ cups flour

3 cups quick oats

½ cup walnuts (optional)

Cream sugars and shortening.  Beat in eggs, then rest of ingredients.  Roll into three rolls.  Wrap in waxed paper and put in fridge.  Slice about ¼ to 3/8 inches thick and bake as desired.  Bake at 350° for 8 - 10 minutes.  Can vary the recipe by adding chocolate chips or raisins.