Ingredients
- 3 c oats
- 2 c brown sugar
- 2 c flour (white)
- 1 c shortening
- 1/2 c water
- 1 ts baking soda
- 1 ts vanilla
- 1 ts salt
Beat shortening for 30 seconds. Add sugar & beat till light & fluffy. Mix in the oats. Dissolve soda in water & set aside. Mix in the vanilla & salt. Add the flour, mixing alternately with the water. Ensure that it is well mixed. Roll out dough on a floured board to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut with cookie cutters. Bake at 375F on a cookie sheet for 12 to 15 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
