Lou'S Oatmeal Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. soda
2 c. brown sugar
1 c. margarine
2 eggs, beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
3 c. quick cooking oats
powdered sugar
whole pecans

Preparation

Sift flour, salt, baking powder and soda together 3 times. Cream brown sugar and shortening.
Add beaten eggs and vanilla; beat well.
Stir in sifted dry ingredients and rolled oats.
Form balls the size of walnuts; roll in powdered sugar until heavily coated.
Put whole pecan in center of each ball; press balls down on cookie sheet with a glass.
Bake in moderate oven, 375\u00b0, for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown.
Should still be soft when removed from oven.