Famous Oatmeal Cookies

* Exported from MasterCook *

FAMOUS OATMEAL COOKIES

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Serving Size : 60 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3/4 c Vegetable shortening
1 c Firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 c Granulated sugar
1 Egg
1/4 c Water
1 t Vanilla
3 c QUAKER Oats (quick or old
-fashioned, uncooked)
1 c All-purpose flour
1 t Salt (opt)
1/2 t Baking soda

Heat oven to 350'F. Beat shortening, suagrs, egg, water and vanilla until
creamy. Add combined oats, flour, salt and baking soda; mix well. Drop by
rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 12-15 minutes or
until light golden brown. Remove to cooling rack; cool completely. Store
tightly covered.

Makes about 5 dozen cookies.

MY OWN SPECIAL COOKIES: Add 1 cup of any or a combination of the following
ingredients to basic cookie dough: raisins, chopped nuts, chocolate chips
or coconut. Makes about 5 dozen cookies.



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