Dave Smith wrote:
> I had a craving for oatmeal cookies but didn't like the
> recipes I have, so I went searching for a new one. This one
> looked good so I thought I would give it a try. I just took
> out the first batch and tried one. We have a winner. They
> are very tasty and have a nice crunchy texture. I added
> about 2/4 cup of chocolate chips and a 1/2 cup raisins.
>
>
> FAMOUS QUAKER OATMEAL COOKIES
>
> 3/4 c. vegetable shortening
> 1 c. firmly packed Imperial brown sugar
> 1/2 c. Imperial granulated sugar
> 1 egg
> 1/4 c. water
> 1 tsp. vanilla
> 3 c. Quaker oatmeal, uncooked
> 1 c. all-purpose flour
> 1 tsp. salt
> 1/2 tsp. soda
>
> Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Beat together shortening,
> Imperial sugars, egg, water and vanilla until creamy.
> Combine and add remaining dry ingredients; mix well. Drop by
> rounded teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350
> degrees for 12 to 15 minutes. For variety, add chopped nuts,
> raisins, chocolate chips or coconut. Makes about 5 dozen
> cookies.

Not familiar with "Imperial" sugar, is that a brand name?
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