OLD FASHIONED QUAKER OATS FAMOUS OATMEAL COOKIES 3/4 c. shortening, soft 1 c. firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 c. granulated sugar 1 egg 1/4 c. water 1 tsp. vanilla 1 c. sifted all-purpose flour 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. soda 3 c. oats, uncooked
Beat shortening, sugars, egg, water and vanilla together until creamy. Stir together flour, salt and soda; add to creamed mixture, blend well. Stir in oats. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets. Bake in preheated moderate oven (350 degrees) for 12 to 15 minutes.
(For variety, add chopped nutmeats, raisins, chocolate chips or coconut.) Makes 5 dozen. Enjoy.
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