Crunchy Oatmeal Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. butter or margarine, softened
2 c. sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. regular oats, uncooked
1 c. chopped walnuts

Preparation

Cream butter in a large mixing bowl, gradually add sugar, beating well.
Add eggs and vanilla, beating well.
Sift together flour, soda and salt in a small mixing bowl; stir into creamed mixture, mixing well.
Stir in oats and walnuts.
Drop by teaspoon, 3 inches apart, onto greased cookie sheets.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 10 minutes or until golden brown.
Remove from cookie sheets, and cool on wire racks.
Yields 10 dozen.
Note:
One cup flaked coconut may be added to batter.