JEAN’S OATMEAL COOKIES

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A wonderful recipe. Jean always made these for special occasions. Family favorite!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1-1/2 cups brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon soda mixed with 1/4 cup hot water
  • 2 cups oatmeal
  • 1 cup shortening (butter flavored)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Step 1

Mix sugar and shortening, vanilla, soda and water. Add oatmeal. Add sifted flour and salt. Leave in refrigerator for a few hours or overnight. Rollout and cut.

Bake in a 350 degree oven for 10 minutes.