Wayne's Cookies

By Dottiejk

Ingredients

• 2 cups oatmeal; quick cooking
• 2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup Sugar
• 1 cup Shortening; can use oil
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1-1/2 cups chocolate chips or M&Ms or see below

Preparation

Step 1

Combine oatmeal, flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt and set aside.

Cream shortening with sugars. Add eggs and vanilla. Add dry ingredients and
blend until combined.

Fold in 1-1/2 cups of any of the following:
Chocolate chips, M&Ms, raisins (put in boiling water first to plump),
dates, gumdrops, coconut, or peanuts (if using peanuts, omit salt).

Bake 350°F for ten minutes.