Step 1

Cream together the shortening, butter, white sugar, and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Add the eggs and vanilla and mix until combined.

Step 3

Mix in the flour, salt, and baking soda until combined.

Step 4

Stir in the oatmeal and walnuts by hand until well incorporated.

Step 5

Dump the dough out onto a large piece of wax or parchment paper and shape into a long log. The size of the log will determine the size of the cookie. For larger cookies, roll into a 12” log about 4” tall. For smaller cookies, roll into 2, 12” logs about 2” tall. Roll and freeze until you are ready to use (1 hour to months in advance).

Step 6

Preheat the oven to 350 ℉. Slice the chilled or frozen dough into 1" rounds and bake for 13-15 minutes, or until golden brown.

Step 7

Enjoy with a cup of coffee or a glass of milk or allow the cookies to cool and store in an airtight container on the counter for up to 2 weeks.