Oatmeal Cookies

1 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups oats

1 cup chopped walnuts

In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugars. Add eggs one at a time beating well after each addition. Add vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in oats and walnuts. Shape into 1-inch balls. Place on ungreased cookie sheet and bake at 350° for 10 - 11 minutes.