Oatmeal Refrigerator Cookies

1 cup shortening (or 1 cube butter softened plus 1/2 cup shortening)
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup sugar
2 well beaten eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 cup flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
3 cups quick cooking oatmeal
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Cream shortening and sugars.  Add eggs and vanilla.  Add dry ingredients.  Finally add oatmeal and nuts.  Mix well.  Shape into rolls on wax paper and chill.  After firm, slice with sharp knife.  Bake on ungreased  cookie sheet 350 about 10 minutes.