Oatmeal Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. brown sugar (firmly packed)
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1/2 c. shortening
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
1 Tbsp. milk
1 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. uncooked quick oats

Preparation

Beat brown and granulated sugars, shortening, egg, vanilla and milk until smooth.
Sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
Add all at once to egg mixture.
Beat until smooth.
Add oats and mix well.
Drop from teaspoon onto greased cookie sheet, 2-inches apart.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes at 350\u00b0 or until light brown.
Yields 3 dozen (2 1/2-inch) cookies.