Step 1

Preheat oven to 350F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large bowl whisk the eggs together. Add the sugars, optional vanilla and shortening and mix to combine breaking down the shortening with the fork to ripples or small pieces throughout the sugar and egg mixture.

Step 3

Add the flour, baking soda and salt. Mix until just combined.

Step 4

Add in the oatmeal mix until oatmeal is evenly dispersed throughout the cookie batter.

Step 5

Roll a heaping teaspoon full into balls and 12 balls evenly on the baking sheet. Use the back of the spoon to flatten them to about a 1/2" thickness.

Step 6

Bake for about 7 minutes or until they are starting to turn golden brown. Remove from the oven and let them rest for a minute before transferring them with a spatula to a cooling rack to cool.