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Sliced Oatmeal Cookies

Source
Recipe Keeper (handwritten, p. 132)
Serves
3 dozen
Cook
375°F, 12 min

Ingredients

  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 cups quick oats

Steps

  1. Cream the shortening and sugars together; beat in the eggs and vanilla.
  2. Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt; add to the creamed mixture.
  3. Stir in the oats and mix well.
  4. Shape into rolls, wrap, and chill thoroughly.
  5. Slice thin and place on an ungreased cookie sheet.
  6. Bake at 375°F for about 12 min.

Notes

  • Recorded as an icebox/sliced cookie recipe — dough is shaped into rolls and chilled before slicing and baking.
The original: Sliced Oatmeal Cookies
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