Quakers Oatmeal Cookies

From Pat Smith

Ingredients:

• 1 c. shortening
• 2 c. brown sugar, packed
• 2 eggs
• 2 tsp. vanilla
• 2 c. white flour
• 1-1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1 tsp. salt
• 3 c. quick oats
• White sugar for coating cookie dough balls

Directions:

1. Cream the shortening and brown sugar.  Add the eggs and vanilla.  Mix the flour, baking soda and salt in a separate bowl, the gradually mix in with the shortening-sugar mixture.  Stir in the oats.
2. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls, then roll the balls in white sugar.  Place on a greased cookie sheet.
3. Bake 10-12 minutes at 375° until cookie edges start to turn golden.

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