Oatmeal Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. shortening
2 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 c. sifted flour
1/2 Tbsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. vanilla
3 c. quick oats

Preparation

Cream together shortening, brown sugar and eggs.
Mix flour, salt, baking powder and soda together, then add to creamed mixture.
Add vanilla and oats.
Mix well and place in refrigerator until chilled.
Roll into balls about the size of walnuts, then roll balls in powdered sugar.
Place approximately 2-inches apart on greased cookie sheet.
Flatten with a fork. Bake at 350\u00b0 for 9 to 10 minutes.