Oatmeal Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. granulated sugar
1/2 c. shortening
1 egg
1 c. molasses
2 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. soda
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 c. quick cooking oatmeal

Preparation

Cream sugar and shortening.
Add egg and molasses; beat well. Add sifted dry ingredients and mix well.
Add vanilla and stir in oatmeal.
Drop from teaspoon onto greased baking sheet.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes.
Yields approximately 48 cookies.