Jude wrote:
> 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

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

Just use any white granulated sugar. He was quoting the recipe from the box
of Quaker Oats; obviously the two brands are affiliated which happens a lot.
BTW, Quaker Oats has always had a good oatmeal cookie recipe

Jill