Grandma's Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

1 1/2 cup white sugar
1 1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. soda
1 tsp vanilla
4 eggs
2 cups shortening
3 1/2 cups flour
4 cups oatmeal
1 package semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped nuts (opt.)

Cream sugar, shortening, eggs & vanilla together.
Add dry ingredients & mix well.
Add chocolate chips and chopped nuts

Bake 350 for approx. 10-12 minutes.