Peanut Brittle

1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1 cup shortening
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 eggs
1 cup flour
1 cup rolled oats (quick)
1 package semisweet chocolate chips
Chopped nuts
Coconut (optional)

Combine sugars and shortening; beat well. Add salt, vanilla, and eggs. Add flour and oats. Put in greased pan (8x8 inch) and bake at 350° for 55 min., or until light brown. When done, leave in pan and put 1 pkg. chocolate chips on top; let melt. Spread chocolate and sprinkle with chopped nuts or coconut. Cool.