Christina's Oatmeal Crispies

from The Pioneer Woman Cooks!

1 cup shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
3 cups quick oats
1/2 cup pecans, finely chopped (optional)

Combine butter and sugars. Mix well. Add the eggs and vanilla. Again, mix well. In a small bowl, combine flour, salt and baking soda. Add to butter mixture. Then add oats and pecans. Roll into a log and refrigerate 1 hour. Can be frozen in batches. Cut into cookies. Place on greased cookie sheet and bake in 350 oven for 9-10 minutes.