Grandma's Oatmeal Cookies

Submitted by cookalot 2

"If my memory is right these are crisp, lacy, and delicious."

 

• Ready In: 38mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 3-4 dozen cookies

ingredients

• 3 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1⁄4 cup boiling water
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup flour
• 1 cup melted shortening
• 1 teaspoon baking soda

directions

1. Mix dry ingredients.
2. Add melted shortening,boiling water with soda.
3. Grandma added a little almond and vanilla extract.
4. Add dry ingredients.
5. Form into balls and press very flat with a damp cloth on the bottom of a glass or with a fork.
6. Bake 350 until brown.