Friday, May 14, 2010

Oatmeal Cookies

3 c flour
2 t Salt
2 c shortening
1 1/2 c brown sugar
1 1/2 c sugar
2 t vanilla
2 t soda
2 T hot water
4 c quick oats
4 eggs
OPTIONAL INGREDIENTS: 1 c raisins, chocolate chips, etc.
Cream together sugar and shortening. Add eggs one at a time. Dissolve soda in hot water and add to mixture a little at a time, alternating with dry ingredients. Mix oats in with wooden spoon. Drop by spoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet. Bake for 10 minutes at 375 degrees.

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