Oatmeal Cookies
(from John Recipes’s recipe box)
This recipe was written on the back of Chile Sauce recipe
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup shortening
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3 cups quick cooking oats
- 1/2 cup walnuts
Directions
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Sift flour, salt and baking soda together, set aside.
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Cut shortening and sugars together.
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Add 2 beaten eggs and vanilla.
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Mix well, add flour mixture.
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Mix in oats and walnuts.
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Form into a long roll, chill thoroughly.
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Slice 1/4" think.
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Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
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Bake @ 350 degrees for 13 minutes.