Oatmeal Cookies

Oatmeal Cookies by Kristen Meinzer's Nana
Oven: 350ºF

Ingredients

  • 3/4 c shortening or butter
  • 1 c firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 c granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 3 c old fashioned oatmeal
  • 2 1/4 c flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 c raisins and nuts

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 350.

2

Beat together shortening, sugar, egg, and vanilla until creamy.

3

Add remaining ingredients and mix well.

4

Add 1c raisins and nuts.

5

Chill dough for a few hours

6

Drop spoonfuls onto a greased cookie sheet.

7

Bake for 12-15min