> > 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
>
> how odd. that's not the same recipe as on my box of Quaker
> Oats. mine is the Vanishing Oatmeal Raisin Cookie recipe,
> which starts with a whole cup of butter & just says dark brown
> sugar & white sugar (no brand) for the sugars.
> must be regional variations?
> lee

Indeed odd. I live in the same area where the Imperial Sugar Company is
located and my recipe is the same as yours... no brand names mentioned
whatsoever with the exception of Quaker® Oats.

Chris