Toaster Oatmeal Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. oatmeal
1 c. plus 1 Tbsp. shortening
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. white sugar
2 eggs
2 scant c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt

Preparation

Spread dry oats on a jelly roll pan and put under the broiler to toast. Stir frequently to brown evenly and watch because they burn quickly. Set toasted oats aside.
Cream together the shortening and the sugars. Add eggs and blend.
Add toasted oats and mix well. Add flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Blend.
Drop by large rounded spoonful for man-sized cookies. Bake at 375\u00b0 for about 10 minutes
or until dry. Don't overbake. Bake less time for smaller cookies.