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Oatmeal Crispies

Bettie Pleasant

Ingredients

  • 1 cup shortening

  • 1 cup brown and granulated sugar

  • 2 eggs, well beaten

  • 1 tsp vanilla

  • 1 1/2 cups sifted flour

  • 1 tsp baking soda

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 3 cups quick oats

  • 1/2 cup pecans (optional)

Instructions

  1. Thoroughly cream shortening and sugars.

  2. Add eggs and vanilla, beat well.

  3. Sift dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture.

  4. Add oats and optional nuts; mix well.

  5. Same into rolls and chill thoroughly.

  6. Slice 1/2” thick on ungraded cookie sheet.

  7. Bake at 350 for 10 minutes.

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