Loxley Oatmeal Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/4 c. oleo (2 1/2 sticks)
3/4 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt (optional)
1 tsp. cinnamon (optional)
1/4 tsp. nutmeg (optional)
3 c. Quaker oats

Preparation

Heat oven to 375\u00b0.
Beat margarine and sugars until fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla.
Add combined flour, baking soda, salt and spices; mix well.
Stir in oats.
Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet.
Bake 8 to 9 minutes for a chewy cookie or 10 to 11 minutes for a crisp cookie.
Cool 1 minute on sheet before removing.
Store tightly covered.
Makes 4 1/2 dozen.