Preheat oven to 375 degrees
Cream together shortening, brown sugar and sugar. Add vanilla and eggs. Mix well. Add flour, salt, baking soda. Mix well. Add oatmeal and nuts, mix until well incorporated.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.
Straight out of Betty Crocker, this recipe fit the request from Bob to have a crispy oatmeal cookie.