Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients:


1 Cup of all purpose flour
½ Tsp. baking soda
½ Tsp. baking powder
¼ Cup shortening
¼ Cup butter
½ Cup Sugar
1/3 Cup of packed brown sugar
1 egg
2Tbs. milk
½ Tsp. vanilla
¼ Tsp. salt
1Cup quick-cooking rolled oats
¼ Cup Chopped Walnuts-Optional

Instructions:

Stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a mixing bowl beat together shortening and butter for 30 seconds; add sugar and beat till fluffy. Add egg, milk, and vanilla; beat well. Add dry ingredients to beaten ingredients and combine. Stir in oats and walnuts. Chill dough for 2 hours; form 1-inch balls and dip in sugar if desired. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes on 375. Makes 36 cookies

Recipe provided by Better Homes and Garden New Cook Book Meredith publication