Famous Oatmeal Cookies

By Iggiewoman

classic family favorite in every house. This oatmeal cookie recipe is very basic with easy to follow instructions. A perfect after school snack or quick dessert.

Ingredients

• Ingredients
• 3/4 C. vegetable shortening
• 1 C. brown sugar
• 1/2 C. granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/4 C. water
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 3 C. uncooked oats
• 1 C. flour
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. soda

Preparation

Step 1

Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Beat together shortening, sugars, egg, water and vanilla until creamy.

3. Add remaining ingredients. Mix well.

4. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto a greased cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes.

Variations: You can add chopped nuts, raisins, chocolate chips, or coconut.

Yield: about 5 dozen