Oatmeal Crispies

KatherineKatherine

ingredients

  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups quick-cooking oats
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

directions

  • 1

    In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugars. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the oats, flour, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Gradually add to creamed mixture.

  • 2

    Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with a fork. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Move to wire racks to cool.

notes

For softer oatmeal cookies, add a few mashed, very ripe bananas to the recipe.

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