Oatmeal Refrigerator Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening (part butter)
1/2 c. brown sugar, packed
1/2 tsp. vanilla
3/4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. soda
1 1/2 c. quick cooking oatmeal
1 egg
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 c. nutmeats
1/2 c. granulated sugar

Preparation

Cream shortening; add sugar gradually.
Stir in vanilla and egg and beat until smooth and creamy.
Sift flour with salt and soda.
Fold flour mixture into creamy mixture and stir until smooth.
Last, fold in rolled oats and nutmeats until evenly distributed.
Form into roll.
Wrap in waxed paper and chill in refrigerator overnight.
Slice and bake in 350\u00b0
oven 10 to 12 minutes.
I usually double the recipe.