World's Best Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 4


• 1/2 cup shortening


• 1/4 cup sugar


• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar


• 1 egg


• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract


• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour


• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda


• 1/2 teaspoon salt


• 1 cup rolled oats


• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 12 mins
Ready Time: 27 mins



• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).


• in a large bowl, mix together the shortening, sugar and brown sugar until smooth. stir in the egg and vanilla. combine the flour, baking soda and salt; stir into the batter until blended. mix in oats and walnuts. drop by teaspoonfuls, 1 inch apart, onto greased cookie sheet.


• bake for 12 minutes or until lightly browned. immediately remove cookies to wire racks and allow to cool.