Oatmeal Cookies

(from Layne R’s recipe box)

Family favorite for flavor and size of batch.

Source: Back of oatmeal box

Cook time: 12 minutes
Serves 36 people

Categories: Cookies

Ingredients

  • 3/4 C shortening
  • 1 C brown sugar
  • 1/2 C granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 C water
  • 1 t vanilla
  • 1 C sifted flour
  • 1 t salt
  • 1/2 t salt
  • 3 c oatmeal, uncooked

Directions

  1. Place shortening, sugar, egg, water and vanilla in mixing bowl. Beat thoroughly. Sift together flour, salt, and soda; add to shortening mixture, mixing well. Blend in oats. Drop by teaspoonful onto greased cookie sheets. Bake in moderate oven 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes. Makes 5 dozen.

  2. For variety, add chopped, nuts, chocolate chips, raisons or coconut to dough.)

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