Oatmeal Cookies

1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup shortening
1/4 butter, softened
1/4 tsp. vanilla
1 egg
1 cup flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
3/4 cup oats
1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)

In mixing bowl, cream together sugars , butter and shortening until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and egg and mix. Add flour baking powder and soda and mix well. Stir in oats and nuts last. Form dough into 1-inch balls and dip tops in sugar. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 for 10-12 minutes. Makes about 3 1/2 dozen.