Yield: 48 Cookies
| Measure | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 cups | Sifted all-purpose flour |
| 1 teaspoon | Baking powder |
| ¼ teaspoon | Soda |
| 1 teaspoon | Salt |
| 1 teaspoon | Cinnamon |
| ¼ teaspoon | Nutmeg |
| ⅔ cup | Shortening; soft |
| 1 cup | Sugar |
| 2 | Eggs |
| 1½ cup | Cooked oatmeal, cooled* |
Sift together flour, baking powder, soda, salt and spices. Add remaining ingredients. Beat until smooth, about 2 minutes. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased cooky sheets. Bake in preheated moderate oven (375 F) 12 to 15 minutes.
*NOTE Cook Quaker Oats (quick or old-fashioned, uncooked) according to package directions.
Source: Our Favorites for family and friends (The Quaker Oats Company) Typed for you by Karen Mintzias