Mannie'S Oatmeal Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 c. shortening
1/4 c. butter or margarine
1/2 c. sugar
1/3 c. packed brown sugar
1 egg
1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 Tbsp. milk
1 c. quick cooking rolled oats
1/4 c. walnuts (optional)

Preparation

Sift together flour, baking powder, soda and salt.
Beat shortening and butter for 30 seconds; add egg, milk and vanilla. Beat well.
Add dry ingredients to beaten mixture.
Beat until well combined.
Stir in oats and walnuts.
Chill dough for two hours.
Form 1-inch balls.
Dip top of ball in additional granulated sugar (optional).
Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes.