Oatmeal Cookies
 
 
Ingredients
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1½ c white flour
  • 1 teaspoon soda
  • dash of salt
  • 3 cups oatmeal
  • 1 cup raisins (optional)
  • 1 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
  1. Cream shortening and sugars till fluffy.
  2. Then add in egg and vanilla.
  3. Stir well.
  4. In a separate bowl mix flour, soda, salt, and oatmeal.
  5. Mix well.
  6. Combine thoroughly with the shortening-sugar and mixture.
  7. Drop by teaspoon onto cookie sheet.
  8. Bake at 350 for 15 mins.
Recipe by Amish 365 at https://www.amish365.com/oatmeal-cookies-old-brethren-recipe/