Butterscotch-Oatmeal Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. sifted flour
3/4 tsp. baking soda
1/8 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 c. butter flavor shortening
1/2 c. brown sugar, packed
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg
1 c. quick cooking oats

Preparation

Preheat oven to 325\u00b0.
Sift together flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; set aside.
Cream together shortening, brown sugar and sugar in bowl until light and fluffy.
Add egg; beat well. Stir dry ingredients into creamed mixture, blending well.
Add oats.
Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls about 3 inches apart on greased baking sheets.
Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
Remove from baking sheets when slightly cooled.
Makes 2 1/2 dozen.