Mom's Oatmeal Cookies

Submitted by Nana in Texas

"This is my mother's recipe she used to make when I was growing up. I now make them for my family."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 24 cookies

ingredients

• 1 cup shortening
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 1⁄2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup pecans, chopped
• 3 cups oats

directions

1. .Preheat oven to 350.
2. Mix the first 4 ingredients till fluffly.
3. Add the remaining ingredients with the oats last.
4. Drop spoonfuls on cookie sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.
5. Let cool for 5 minutes then place on baking rack.