Crisp oatmeal treasures

42 cookies

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¾cupSifted all-purpose flour
½teaspoonSoda
½teaspoonSalt
½cupGranulated sugar
½cupBrown sugar, firmly packed
½cupShortening; soft
1Egg
cupQuaker Oats, uncooked (quick or old-fashioned)
¼cupChopped nutmeats

Directions

Sift together flour, soda and salt into bowl. Add sugars, shortening, egg and vanilla. Beat until smooth, about 2 minutes.

Stir in oats and nutmeats. Shape dough to form roll; warp in waxed paper and chill several hours or overnight.

Cut into ¼-inch slices. Place on ungreased cooky sheets. Bake in preheated moderate oven (350 F.) 10 to 12 minutes.

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