Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Oatmeal Ice Box Cookies (Grandma Morgan)


1 cup shortening                                         
1 cup brown sugar                                        
1 cup granulated sugar                                  
2 beaten eggs                                                      
1 tsp. soda                                                   
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. salt
1½ cups flour
3 cups quick oats
½ cup walnuts (optional)

Cream sugars and shortening.  Beat in eggs, then rest of ingredients.  Roll into three rolls.  Wrap in waxed paper and put in fridge.  Slice about ¼ to 3/8 inches thick and bake as desired.  Bake at 350° for 8 - 10 minutes.  Can vary the recipe by adding chocolate chips or raisins.

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