Brenda's Oatmeal Cookies

2 cups flour

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

2 eggs

1 cup shortening

2 teaspoons vanilla

1 cup sugar

1 cup brown sugar

2 cups oats -- rolled (raw)

chocolate chips walnuts -- chopped

Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; sift. Cream shortening and vanilla in a large bowl. Add sugars a little at a time. Add eggs. Stir well. Add flour a little at a time. Add oatmeal. Then add chips and nuts (optional). Drop by spoonful on UNGREASED cookie sheet. Bake at 375? for 10 - 12 min. Makes 4 dozen cookies.