Molasses Cookies("My Prize-Winning Recipe") - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 c. molasses
1 egg
2 c. flour
1 tsp. soda
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. grated carrots
2 c. oatmeal

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugar.
Add molasses and egg.
Mix well. Add sifted dry ingredients.
Add carrots and oatmeal.
Drop by tablespoon on greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes.
Yields 7 dozen.