Cookie Recipe

Someone requested that I post the recipe for the oatmeal cookies we made the other day. Happy to oblige! I think this is the recipe that comes on the box of Quaker Oats or at least it did 25 years ago .

Oatmeal Cookies

3/4 c. shortening (or veg. oil)

1c. brown sugar

1/2c. sugar

1 egg

1/4c. water

1tsp. vanilla

1c. flour

1tsp.salt

1/2tsp baking soda

3c. oats

Beat shortening, sugars, egg, water & vanilla until creamy. Add dry ingredients & blend well. Stir in oats.

Bake 350 for 12-15 min.