Cinnamon Krispies

My son's favorite cookie, and it's a fool-proof recipe. Originally from Faye Moon, voted best cook in "A Taste Of The Country" cookbook.

• Ready In: 23 mins
• Yields: 55-65 cookies

Ingredients

• 2  cups flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 2  teaspoons baking powder
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 2  teaspoons cinnamon
• 2 1⁄3 cups rolled oats
• 1  cup  chopped walnuts (optional)
• 1  cup shortening, and
• 2  tablespoons shortening
• 2 1⁄4 cups sugar
• 2  tablespoons molasses
• 2  teaspoons vanilla
• 2  large eggs

Directions

1. Stir together flour, baking soda, powder, salt, cinnamon and oats; mix in nuts. Set aside.
2. Cream together shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add molasses, vanilla and eggs to creamed mixture; beat well.
3. Stir in dry ingredients until blended.
4. Drop from small spoon on ungreased cookie sheets. Press flat with fork.
5. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-14 minutes (longer baking time yields crunchier cookies).