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FAMOUS OATMEAL COOKIES

Course Cookies, Desserts
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 36 minutes
Servings 5 dozen

Ingredients

  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup shortening
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp Vanilla
  • 3 cups Old-fashioned Oats
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Cream together brown sugar, shortening, and granulated sugar; add water, eggs, and vanilla: beat well.
  • Add combined oats, flour, salt, and baking soda: mix well.
  • Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake 11-13 minutes until edges are golden brown.
  • Remove to wire rack; cool completely.
  • Store tightly covered.